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AJ51 MXE

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 MXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,218 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding sightly

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,323 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,392 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,392 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,286 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear cross brace on rear axel has corrosion not part of mot test !!!!

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,502 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,798 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,772 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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AJ51 MXE is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 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 AJ51 MXE, 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 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 MXE is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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