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FJ51 CWU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CWU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,293 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

slight movement in n/s & o/s rear trailing arm bushes.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

slight movement in n/s & o/s rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working.

slight movement in n/s & o/s rear trailing arm bushes.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working.

slight movement in n/s & o/s rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant reservoir below minimum

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,101 miles

o/s/r brake caliper lever not returning fully

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,047 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,361 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 CWU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CWU, 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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What year was FJ51 CWU registered?

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

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