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FY51 VCV

2001 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,036 mi
Last recorded128,036 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VCV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 128,036 miles

rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2017 127,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (see chalk mark) (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 119,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 119,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,415 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 112,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,296 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,826 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,357 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2011 93,217 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,841 miles

front and rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,986 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,605 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 VCV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc 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 FY51 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

FY51 VCV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is FY51 VCV safe to buy?

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