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RJ51 VAK

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VAK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,515 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,515 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,503 miles

both front tyres worn very low on the inner sections,o/s/r tyre also worn low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting around inner mounting clip and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn very low on the inner sections,o/s/r tyre also worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,673 miles

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre,screw in the inner edge of the tread which is worn low

wiper blades worn,splitting at the ends

Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,673 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre,screw in the inner edge of the tread which is worn low

wiper blades worn,splitting at the ends

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,191 miles

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

both front tyres treads wearing low on the inner edges

rear hatch lock button broken

Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,187 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front tyres treads wearing low on the inner edges

rear hatch lock button broken

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,035 miles

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

centre mounted stop lamp not working

o/s/r door not opening from exterior

Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,569 miles

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

front wiper blades worn,splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,569 miles

front wiper blades worn,splitting

Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,486 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST PASSING,TREADS WORN VERY LOW,BALD ON INNER EDGES.

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS A SMALL NAIL IN THE OUTER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST PASSING,TREADS WORN VERY LOW,BALD ON INNER EDGES.

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS A SMALL NAIL IN THE OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,739 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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RJ51 VAK is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 RJ51 VAK, 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 RJ51 VAK registered?

RJ51 VAK is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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