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FL51 MRY

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

150,289 mi
Last recorded150,289 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 MRY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 150,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring split (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,491 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 144,913 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip to high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror/dash toys (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat-nav/phone holder (8.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear lateral cross member corrded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 136,322 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 136,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,294 miles

rear crossmember corroded near axel

Fail 26 Aug 2014 136,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,810 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light lens broken

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Sep 2013 129,810 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front fog light lens broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,404 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,573 miles

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

Offside and nearside front brake disc's slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear lateral crossing bar corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,103 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake disc's slightly worn on inner surfaces

Rear cross-brace corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside and nearside rear brake disc's slightly worn on inner surfaces

Rear cross-brace corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,145 miles

advisery; steering slightly stiff

Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,145 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advisery; slight knocking on power steering when rocked side to side

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,373 miles

lower engine-bay cover fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2008 77,373 miles

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

lower engine-bay cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,683 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,163 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 48,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FL51 MRY is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FL51 MRY, 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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FL51 MRY is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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