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J38840

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38840
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 140,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 135,994 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,410 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp not effecting pattern

rear offside inner disc surface poor

Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 119,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 109,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Condensation in N/S headlamp not affecting pattern at present time.

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

O/S/R tyre tread on limit.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 97,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake imbalance. 16% (limit 25%)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 97,822 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance. 16% (limit 25%)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 78,320 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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J38840 is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J38840, 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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J38840 is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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