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S396 LER

1999 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,115 mi
Last recorded175,115 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 LER
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 175,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs and pads poor condition

rear stabilizer bar corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2010 164,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 155,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 155,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 143,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 122,837 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,321 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tail pipe deteratied

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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S396 LER is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,972 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 S396 LER, 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 27 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S396 LER registered?

S396 LER is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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