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EA51 ORJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ORJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 159,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Crossmember corroded but not structual

Fail 26 Aug 2015 155,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Rear Crossmember corroded but not structual

Pass 11 Aug 2014 146,193 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 146,193 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 130,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,095 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,085 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,170 miles

Rear pads approximately 50% worn

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,170 miles

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

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

Rear pads approximately 50% worn

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,972 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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EA51 ORJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA51 ORJ, 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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EA51 ORJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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