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GL51 UTF

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

60,304 mi
Last recorded60,304 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,304 miles

Corrosion to offside front & nearside front suspension components

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to offside rear & nearside rear light lens

Fail 13 Nov 2021 60,304 miles

Corrosion to offside front & nearside front suspension components

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to offside rear & nearside rear light lens

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear registration bulb not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear seats not present at time of test

rear axle support brace has failed due to excessive corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 60,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear registration bulb not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear seats not present at time of test

rear axle support brace has failed due to excessive corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,951 miles

All rear seats not present at time of test

Both rear tyres on inner edges are out of shape

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle support brace badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All rear seats not present at time of test

Both rear tyres on inner edges are out of shape

Coolant below minimum level

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration bulb not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle support brace badly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,195 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 56,195 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,422 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,422 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,389 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,364 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,364 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 29,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 25,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 25,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL51 UTF is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GL51 UTF, 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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GL51 UTF is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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