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FJ51 BPE

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BPE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,899 miles

Advise handbrake weak on near side rear

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise brake check

advise rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,203 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,922 miles

Advise front brake discs badly rusted

Advise full brake check

Advise rear brake discs badly rusted

Advise rear exhaust rubber broke

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,922 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs badly rusted

Advise full brake check

Advise rear brake discs badly rusted

Advise rear exhaust rubber broke

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,043 miles

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,055 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise from rear wheels when checking wheel bearings.

rear tyres low in tread.

sign of grease around both outer cv boots no splits or holes found.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise from rear wheels when checking wheel bearings.

rear tyres low in tread.

sign of grease around both outer cv boots no splits or holes found.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,100 miles

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

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

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

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

centre seat belt anchor did not lock first time but did when operated after.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front and nearside rear abs reluctor rings corroded

centre seat belt anchor did not lock first time but did when operated after.

offside rear abs reluctor ring cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 28,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 28,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 BPE is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey 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 FJ51 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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