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GU51 VLE

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,339 mi
Last recorded144,339 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,710 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,131 miles

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

both side rear indicators faded

nearside front tyre worn uneven out of shape close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front tyre worn out of shape close to limit

rear crossbrace corroded exesively

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,131 miles

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

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

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

both side rear indicators faded

nearside front tyre worn uneven out of shape close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front tyre worn out of shape close to limit

rear crossbrace corroded exesively

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,575 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriated

footbrake poor

rear crossbrace corroded

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2013 115,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriated

footbrake poor

rear crossbrace corroded

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on under tank cross beam

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on under tank cross beam

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,913 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing unevenly

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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GU51 VLE is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 GU51 VLE, 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 GU51 VLE registered?

GU51 VLE is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 VLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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