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SP61 XAR

2011 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,124 mi
Last recorded121,124 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,124 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 121,124 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,606 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 119,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Inner weld repair to rim

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Inner weld repair to rim

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,683 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,683 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,060 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 XAR is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 SP61 XAR, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP61 XAR is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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