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DG51 MZL

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,961 mi
Last recorded158,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 MZL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 158,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 149,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge & off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 149,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge & off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 134,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 117,570 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

near side rear brake is slightl binding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,390 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,079 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,947 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,723 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 70,679 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,194 miles

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

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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DG51 MZL is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG51 MZL, 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 DG51 MZL registered?

DG51 MZL is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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