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FP51 GWJ

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,107 mi
Last recorded109,107 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 GWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,107 miles

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

coolant leak

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front cv boot perished

passenger door mirror damaged

rear vibration bar badly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

coolant leak

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front cv boot perished

passenger door mirror damaged

rear vibration bar badly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,911 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear windscreen wiper arm missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 100,909 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear windscreen wiper arm missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,861 miles

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

nearside front door damaged

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 90,859 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front door damaged

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around power steering pump

Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,092 miles

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

slight damage to n/s front outer sill and door

Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,084 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s front outer sill and door

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,657 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,626 miles

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

Slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Dec 2007 46,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer side wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 35,697 miles

Belly pan fitted

Boot release button loose

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers starting to smear on windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,697 miles

Belly pan fitted

Boot release button loose

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

Wipers starting to smear on windscreen

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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FP51 GWJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 FP51 GWJ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP51 GWJ registered?

FP51 GWJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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