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GKZ 8459

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8459
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 83,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,313 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,499 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,558 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,904 miles

BRAKE & FUEL lines unable to observe due tocostruction of vehicle.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,091 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 36,091 miles

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

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

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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GKZ 8459 is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc 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 GKZ 8459, 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 GKZ 8459 registered?

GKZ 8459 is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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