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GN51 BYC

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,198 mi
Last recorded132,198 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

both rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,989 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,147 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,858 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,814 miles

rear axle lateral bar crossing under floorpan corroided

rear wiper blade split

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,814 miles

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

rear axle lateral bar crossing under floorpan corroided

rear wiper blade split

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,716 miles

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

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

Rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 62,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,364 miles

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

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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GN51 BYC is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GN51 BYC, 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 GN51 BYC registered?

GN51 BYC is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is GN51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 BYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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