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GJ51 BJX

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 111,057 miles

N/S/F SHOCK POOR DAMPING EFFECT

O/S/R BRAKE DISC SCORED AND RUSTY ON INNER FACE

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

Pass 7 May 2014 102,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 84,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 84,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 76,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,919 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,883 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge. front discs need changing soon

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 32,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 32,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJ51 BJX is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ51 BJX, 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 GJ51 BJX registered?

GJ51 BJX is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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