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BN51 DRZ

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DRZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,751 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 139,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,301 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

High parking brake lever travel

Horn weak sounding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front passenger seat, movement in seat back joints

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

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 132,230 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

High parking brake lever travel

Horn weak sounding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front passenger seat, movement in seat back joints

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

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Horn weak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & badly perished 2001 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front passenger seat back, loose on hinges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2007 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,732 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Horn weak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & badly perished 2001 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front passenger seat back, loose on hinges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2007 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Horn weak (not very loud)

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

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

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

Nearside front passenger seat back loose on hinges

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Unable to open tail gate as handle broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,008 miles

noise at nearside rear wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,008 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

noise at nearside rear wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,234 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

park brake has some sidewards movement

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,234 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

park brake has some sidewards movement

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,155 miles

both front tyres worn on edge/nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 26 Jul 2010 76,155 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edge/nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,765 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,536 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,099 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 47,099 miles

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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BN51 DRZ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN51 DRZ, 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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BN51 DRZ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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