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FX51 VNU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,220 mi
Last recorded113,220 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,220 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear seats not in use unable to test seatbelts

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,610 miles

Play detected nearside steering arm

Rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Play detected nearside steering arm

Rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,126 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,489 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,506 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2011 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,936 miles

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

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,936 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,408 miles

Oil leak

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,760 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 55,710 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 34,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 34,150 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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FX51 VNU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FX51 VNU, 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 FX51 VNU registered?

FX51 VNU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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