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GF51 UBT

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,198 mi
Last recorded71,198 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UBT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,192 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,629 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s/f indicator discolouring

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint showing wear

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,624 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

n/s/f indicator discolouring

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint showing wear

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,483 miles

air bag light on

lateral floor pan crossbar at rear corroded

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,483 miles

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

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

air bag light on

lateral floor pan crossbar at rear corroded

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

movement pressent in n/s/f hub

movement pressent in o/s/f lower ball joint

n/s c/v joint boot heavly cracked

o/s/f inner brake disc surface corroding

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,194 miles

air bag warning light on

front inner brake disc surfaces worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,123 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 29 Nov 2005 34,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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GF51 UBT is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF51 UBT, 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 GF51 UBT registered?

GF51 UBT is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GF51 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 UBT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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