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FY51 NZU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 NZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,847 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 114,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/side front (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/side front (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/side front (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,927 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,083 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 96,049 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,081 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,081 miles

Air bag light on

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,695 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,280 miles

offside front inner cv boot insecure on housing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 64,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 56,270 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

front discs scored and slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,270 miles

front discs scored and slightly worn

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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FY51 NZU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 NZU, 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 FY51 NZU registered?

FY51 NZU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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