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EX51 FJU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 98,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering when jacked up

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,518 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank support bar corroded away

one rear seat fitted at time of test

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,256 miles

Bar near fuel tank corroded

Corrosion on edge of rear brake discs

Front tyres low on edge

Rear wheels have slight bind (sticking pads ? )

Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,256 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Bar near fuel tank corroded

Corrosion on edge of rear brake discs

Front tyres low on edge

Rear wheels have slight bind (sticking pads ? )

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,514 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank support bar

Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

corrosion to fuel tank support bar

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 61,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,681 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,752 miles

ADVISE : REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES CORRODED.

ADVISE: OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS.

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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EX51 FJU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX51 FJU, 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 EX51 FJU registered?

EX51 FJU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EX51 FJU safe to buy?

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