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AR51 BHJ

2002 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,501 miles

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

Offside rear brakes disc rusty inner face

Fail 3 Jan 2014 112,501 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brakes disc rusty inner face

Fail 13 Dec 2012 104,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,878 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 96,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,681 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2008 78,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,697 miles

offside and nearside front fog lamps smashed

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2007 72,697 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front fog lamps smashed

screen wash aims incorrect

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,832 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2006 64,832 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front fog lights cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,048 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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AR51 BHJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 AR51 BHJ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR51 BHJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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