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FJ51 BNX

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BNX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,623 miles

rack joints slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,465 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyres worn on edge

slight play in front outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,819 miles

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,819 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,892 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,892 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,394 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,661 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,773 miles

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

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

intake pipe / air filter insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,773 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

intake pipe / air filter insecure

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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FJ51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ51 BNX, 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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FJ51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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