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J18 MBS

2000 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MBS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 41,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 39,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 39,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 39,661 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 39,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,472 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 37,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting around tread block edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting around tread block edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,703 miles

All brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Nearside wiper deteriorated but ok at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 29,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,835 miles

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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J18 MBS is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 79,852 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 J18 MBS, 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 26 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J18 MBS is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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