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FJ51 FBN

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,901 miles

o/s steering rack arm slight movemebt inner mount point

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,900 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s steering rack arm slight movemebt inner mount point

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,760 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight unevevn wear offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight unevevn wear offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,862 miles

slight damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,862 miles

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

slight damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,695 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,912 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 FBN is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

FJ51 FBN is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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