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FJ51 CDN

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CDN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,324 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges.

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Glow plug light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,129 miles

both rear axle bushes poortm condition

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discxs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear axle bushes poortm condition

front brake discs corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre and pressure low

rear brake discxs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,515 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 109,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,636 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,636 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 99,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

movement in nearside front steering arm

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (raised tread)

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 May 2011 86,684 miles

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

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

front and rear discs corroded to excess

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,129 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,901 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,901 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Aug 2006 54,551 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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FJ51 CDN is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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