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FE51 XNF

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XNF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,594 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,593 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,907 miles

advise free play to nearside steering arm

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise free play to nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,001 miles

advise both front brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,999 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,883 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,616 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 74,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,116 miles

near side rear drive shaft , diff oil seal leaking excessively

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,062 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear drive shaft , diff oil seal leaking excessively

Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,846 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 9 Jul 2011 64,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front brake discs scored

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Jul 2011 64,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front brake discs scored

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside front steering rack gaitor perishing

slight leak of grease from offside front outer driveshaft boot

slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,376 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside front steering rack gaitor perishing

slight leak of grease from offside front outer driveshaft boot

slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2009 57,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 53,966 miles

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

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)

front and rear brake discs coroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak from nearside front inner cv boot

oil leak from nearside rear inner drive shaft seal

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,164 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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FE51 XNF is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE51 XNF, 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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FE51 XNF is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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