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BN51 UPD

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UPD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 170,005 miles

Front shock absorbers damping function deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 169,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers damping function deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 158,232 miles

Both front strut bearing slightly worn

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 158,230 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 146,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm two front tyres fitted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,785 miles

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

O/S/F tyre perished slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,793 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 79,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 68,871 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,754 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 45,650 miles

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

rear brake pads low

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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BN51 UPD is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPD, 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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What year was BN51 UPD registered?

BN51 UPD is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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