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CN51 BYV

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,865 mi
Last recorded80,865 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,843 miles

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

battery is insecure

wipers are in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,836 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

battery is insecure

wipers are in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,461 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,270 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside rear brake pads are sticking/squeaking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,675 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,731 miles

both rear tyres worn

cetre rear seat cushion foam partially covering seat belt buckle

front and rear discs corroded

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

handbrake lever clun ky in operation and has side to side movement

rear bracing bar corroded and holed

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,833 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 40,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,499 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
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CN51 BYV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN51 BYV, 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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CN51 BYV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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