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FB52 DRX

2002 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,030 mi
Last recorded105,030 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DRX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member corroded away

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,275 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,856 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine coolant low

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,856 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine coolant low

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front fog light lens broken

Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,637 miles

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

rear axle support beam rusted

Fail 5 Dec 2013 95,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs rusty and worn

rear axle support beam rusted

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,766 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,148 miles

front and rear disc s rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear disc s rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,962 miles

Center exhaust clamp corrored and loose but system still supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 77,790 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Center exhaust clamp corrored and loose but system still supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,861 miles

ADVISE REAR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER CORRIED AND HOLED NOT PART OF TEST RECOMED NEW TO BE FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,721 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 53,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 27,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 13,668 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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FB52 DRX is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 FB52 DRX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB52 DRX is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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