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EJ51 WHU

2001 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake needs adjustment but minimum requirements met

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 102,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake needs adjustment but minimum requirements met

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,062 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,281 miles

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

fuel tank support corroded and partially missing

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,940 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated and missing one rib. Strongly recommend replacement.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle beam reinforcement bar heavily corroded and missing centre section. Recommend replacement.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle swing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,042 miles

Auxiliary drive belt frayed. Recommend replacement.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle torsion bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle link bar heavily corroded and missing centre section.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,042 miles

Auxiliary drive belt frayed. Recommend replacement.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb 921. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. 15" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 239. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle torsion bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle link bar heavily corroded and missing centre section.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,774 miles

Auxiliary drive belt frayed on outside.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both antiroll bar 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

Rear axle brace heavily corroded. Recommend replacement.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,774 miles

Auxiliary drive belt frayed on outside.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both antiroll bar 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb not held in terminals. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Blocked solid. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

Rear axle brace heavily corroded. Recommend replacement.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,305 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear support bar deteriorated and broken

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear support bar deteriorated and broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,433 miles

rear support bar bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 41,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,823 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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EJ51 WHU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EJ51 WHU, 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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EJ51 WHU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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