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MHZ 3951

2009 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,568 mi
Last recorded237,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 3951
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 237,568 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S outer sills damaged at front

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casings N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 237,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S outer sills damaged at front

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casings N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 204,095 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S and O/S front of out sills damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,401 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 167,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 112,982 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting very low

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge also very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre very low and very close to exposing cords on edges

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting very low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,155 miles

cant see the condition of brake pads and disk through the wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,155 miles

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

cant see the condition of brake pads and disk through the wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,620 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,944 miles

brake fluid level low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake discs lipped quite badly

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake discs lipped quite badly

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,215 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 30,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 11,242 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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MHZ 3951 is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 MHZ 3951, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHZ 3951 registered?

MHZ 3951 is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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