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FA51 XUB

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lower edge of bonnet covered in tape over jagged edges

rear lateral bar under floorpan badly corroded but not structural nor supportive.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 114,302 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

lower edge of bonnet covered in tape over jagged edges

rear lateral bar under floorpan badly corroded but not structural nor supportive.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in front of bonnet within catch area but secure at present

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,447 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cannot see inner rear brake pads properly without dismantling

corrosion in front of bonnet within catch area but secure at present

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,932 miles

cannot see inner brake pads on front and rear properly without dismantling

front of bonnet corroded but not jagged at present and secure.

rear lateral bar corroded but not structural

Fail 27 Sep 2010 93,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cannot see inner brake pads on front and rear properly without dismantling

front of bonnet corroded but not jagged at present and secure.

n/s front brake dragging slightly

rear lateral bar corroded but not structural

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,977 miles

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

corrosion starting in rear support member but not weak at present

front of bonnet starting to corrode but not jagged, and secure at present.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion starting in rear support member but not weak at present

front of bonnet starting to corrode but not jagged, and secure at present.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting in front edge of bonnet

unable to check fully o/s and n/s rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting in front edge of bonnet

unable to check fully o/s and n/s rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,382 miles

Near side front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,382 miles

Near side front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,636 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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FA51 XUB 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 FA51 XUB, 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 FA51 XUB registered?

FA51 XUB is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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