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AP51 XYL

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,162 mi
Last recorded160,162 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,162 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front movement (2.4.G.2)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside rear axle beam torsion bar mounting (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside rear axle beam torsion bar mounting (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 160,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front movement (2.4.G.2)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside rear axle beam torsion bar mounting (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside rear axle beam torsion bar mounting (2.5.A.1a)

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 154,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,424 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 147,424 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 138,653 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 138,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,102 miles

Rear wiper inop

front fog lights inop

Fail 4 Nov 2011 120,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wiper inop

front fog lights inop

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 112,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 101,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,656 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,656 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,728 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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AP51 XYL is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP51 XYL, 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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AP51 XYL is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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