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DX51 FWL

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,851 mi
Last recorded141,851 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FWL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 141,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 133,720 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 133,689 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,512 miles

axle support beam corroded

both axle bushes slightly perished

nearside front outer anti roll wrap round bush has slight play

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,890 miles

axle surport beam slightly corroded

both axle bushes slightly perished

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outersill slightly damaged

offside front sidelight dim

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll wrap round end bush

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,289 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 75,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,443 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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DX51 FWL is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX51 FWL, 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 DX51 FWL registered?

DX51 FWL is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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