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CX51 FFO

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 162,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filter/pipes close to moving parts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 159,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock absorbers in poor condition(damping effect low)

n/s/r park brake performance below normal

security and positioning of new brake pipes poor and near fail

Fail 3 Oct 2013 159,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock absorbers in poor condition(damping effect low)

BRAKE PIPE BURST ON TEST MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE AND DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 150,478 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 150,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 133,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 133,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 106,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,885 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,261 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

damage o/s front wheel rim

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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CX51 FFO is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CX51 FFO, 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 CX51 FFO registered?

CX51 FFO is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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