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YB03 VHR

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 VHR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 137,110 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,151 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,310 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,491 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 121,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2013 109,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 109,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 97,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

x2 child seats fitted unable to check seat belts

Fail 5 May 2012 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

x2 child seats fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 9 May 2011 85,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 85,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 76,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,392 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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YB03 VHR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB03 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB03 VHR registered?

YB03 VHR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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