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CE51 SWX

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,583 mi
Last recorded129,583 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 SWX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 129,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriated

engine management light on dash

fuel cap cover fell of when opened

rear lateral bar under floor pan rusted and center missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,082 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,082 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 109,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2009 104,059 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 104,059 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,162 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,561 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CE51 SWX is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CE51 SWX, 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 CE51 SWX registered?

CE51 SWX is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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