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AY51 HFB

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HFB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended main bushes n/s x o/side (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear exhaust box holed rusted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp crt in very poor condition

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

N/S rear wheel has slight bind

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 116,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp crt in very poor condition

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

N/S rear wheel has slight bind

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,774 miles

2 rear seats not fitted

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

2 rear seats not fitted

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi-line brake lamp not working

offside front spot/fog lamp not working and lens broken

rear lateral bar corroded away

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

no high level brake light

osr disc scored inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 103,305 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

no high level brake light

osr disc scored inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,884 miles

All brake discs surfaces on vehicle - condition poor.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear centre seat not fitted at time of test,mountings and seat belt(s) not checked.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 92,862 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

All brake discs surfaces on vehicle - condition poor.

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear centre seat not fitted at time of test,mountings and seat belt(s) not checked.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,819 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,793 miles

Diffacult to open tail gate.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,793 miles

Diffacult to open tail gate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,927 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tailgate handle broken

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 51,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aims on low limit †O/s/f brake binding slightly †Rear discs poor condition

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 42,114 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2005 42,114 miles

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

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

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

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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AY51 HFB is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY51 HFB, 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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AY51 HFB is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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