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DU51 BUF

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,595 mi
Last recorded137,595 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2014 137,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 127,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 124,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 107,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 97,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,037 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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DU51 BUF 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 71.4%.

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 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 DU51 BUF, 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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DU51 BUF is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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