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AR51 LWA

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,099 mi
Last recorded75,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,099 miles

centre rear seat missing at time of test

front discs worn/scored

rear discs worn/scored

Fail 22 Jan 2014 75,099 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre rear seat missing at time of test

front discs worn/scored

rear discs worn/scored

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,930 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,919 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly and offside front

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,119 miles

knock/ slight play in n/s steering rack ball end

n/s/front tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear centre seat removed

slight fraying on n/s/front seat belt

slight noise on o/s/rear hub

wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

knock/ slight play in n/s steering rack ball end

n/s/front tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear centre seat removed

slight fraying on n/s/front seat belt

slight noise on o/s/rear hub

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,319 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

misfire on engine when cold.clears on warm up

nearside front tyre wall perished and scuffed

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

misfire on starting engine but does clear

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,470 miles

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

outer wall contact scuff to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,307 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 44,298 miles

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)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,707 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 LWA is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

AR51 LWA is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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