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AR51 FYL

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,977 miles

windscreen scored

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,977 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre badly worn inside edge

windscreen scored

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 106,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,656 miles

Heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

Slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,656 miles

Heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 91,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,643 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 66,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,381 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 FYL is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYL, 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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What year was AR51 FYL registered?

AR51 FYL is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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