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AU52 GZJ

2002 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,835 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,791 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint, new bulb not painted very well?

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint, new bulb not painted very well?

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,684 miles

advise both rear discs

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,684 miles

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

advise both rear discs

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,137 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 80,137 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine cover loose

front and rear discs rusting

front number plate cracked

play in n/s/f antiroll bar bush

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 71,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,310 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 61,310 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,293 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting thin

nsf tyre at 1.6mm

rear brake disc rusty on edges

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,546 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 49,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 39,356 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)

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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AU52 GZJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU52 GZJ, 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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AU52 GZJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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