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EJ51 WLV

2001 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,478 mi
Last recorded164,478 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 164,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 156,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 148,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to rear cross beam

Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,234 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

some corrosion to rear crossbeam

Fail 1 Dec 2021 139,227 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

some corrosion to rear crossbeam

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some wear to both front anti-roll bar end bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,320 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Rear axle support bar starting to rust

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,384 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre starting to develope a bulge/out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,659 miles

near side rear tyre starting to develope a bulge/out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,660 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 WLV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc 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 WLV, 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 EJ51 WLV registered?

EJ51 WLV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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