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YR03 XLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 XLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers need rechecking on retest.

nearside rear tyre on or around 1.6mm inner tread pattern..

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre front clamp loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 79,357 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,472 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 72,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 67,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 60,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,352 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 46,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,679 miles

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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YR03 XLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR03 XLN, 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 YR03 XLN registered?

YR03 XLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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