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NU52 CAX

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 CAX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall is damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside slight play steering rack end

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front drive shaft abs rings are corroded

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 130,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall is damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside slight play steering rack end

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front drive shaft abs rings are corroded

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

brake fluid on minimum

front fog lights inop

offside number plate lamp dim

rear wiper perished

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

brake fluid on minimum

front fog lights inop

offside number plate lamp dim

radiator leaking

rear wiper perished

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coolant leak ( radiator) )

front fog lights inop

nearside front tyre tread breaking up

Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coolant leak ( radiator) )

front fog lights inop

nearside front tyre tread breaking up

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear brake binding slighly

Fail 17 Jan 2014 112,418 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear brake binding slighly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,561 miles

engine mill light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

small split in n/s/f c.v boot

Fail 23 Jan 2013 105,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mill light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

small split in n/s/f c.v boot

Pass 27 Jan 2012 97,595 miles

engine light on

water leak from thermostat housing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 97,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,128 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 83,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 47,037 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 47,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,513 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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NU52 CAX is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 NU52 CAX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU52 CAX registered?

NU52 CAX is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 CAX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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