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FH51 VJM

2002 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

service light is on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 126,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

service light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,474 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 107,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,759 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,756 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,183 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r footbrake does not lock

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,998 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 4 Nov 2006 49,659 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)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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FH51 VJM is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH51 VJM, 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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What year was FH51 VJM registered?

FH51 VJM is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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