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DG51 MZU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,986 mi
Last recorded72,986 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 MZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,986 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND 3MM TREAD AND 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND 11 YEARS OLD WITH 4MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,986 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL REAR LIGHTS (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND 3MM TREAD AND 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND 11 YEARS OLD WITH 4MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

OIL AROUND THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHED AND ONLY 3MM TREAD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted but signs of a oil around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached end bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted but signs of a oil around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs corroding

lower covers

o/s/r shocker cover loose

rear discs wearing/worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,331 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,331 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre manufactured in 2007, and has cracks in tread. Also is worn to legal limit

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 2007, and is very badly cracked in tread

offside front tyre manufactured in 2007, and has cracks in tread. Also is worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre manufactured in 2007, and is very badly cracked in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,755 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,186 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,087 miles

n earside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,235 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,235 miles

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

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,781 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 39,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 35,891 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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DG51 MZU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DG51 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

DG51 MZU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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