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BP51 VUU

2002 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VUU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 135,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/middle joint clamp corroded, requires new clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,768 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on.

Radiator leaking.

Fail 29 Nov 2014 129,734 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Engine management light on.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 124,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen wipers parking a bit higher than normal

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 124,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen wipers parking a bit higher than normal

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,415 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 119,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 113,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on the inner

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

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

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

Some movement in nearside front seat back

Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,194 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner

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

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

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

Some movement in nearside front seat back

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,056 miles

Both rear wheels tight to turn.

Coolant low.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers noisy.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheels tight to turn.

Coolant low.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers noisy.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

brake fluid low

oil black

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low

oil black

Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,319 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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BP51 VUU is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP51 VUU, 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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BP51 VUU is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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