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FKZ 3218

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,718 mi
Last recorded53,718 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 3218
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,718 miles

handbrake slightly long

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake slightly long

n/s/f spring corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight leak from exhaust joint

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,160 miles

All discs worn & corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,160 miles

All discs worn & corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,052 miles

all brake disks slightly corroded

o/s fog lamp in-op

Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake disks slightly corroded

o/s fog lamp in-op

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,997 miles

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

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

R brakes binding slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,241 miles

rear wheels slightly buckled

slight corrosion on rear brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

n/s wiper poor

rear wheels slightly buckled

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2007 39,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake discs are showing scoreing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,913 miles

rear brake discs are showing scoreing

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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FKZ 3218 is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FKZ 3218, 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 FKZ 3218 registered?

FKZ 3218 is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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