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AK51 ELJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2021 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,881 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,075 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,043 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,043 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,827 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,824 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,894 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,821 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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AK51 ELJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK51 ELJ, 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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AK51 ELJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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