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SY61 MLV

2011 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 MLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 92,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 85,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 75,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill.has crush damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre,outer edge scrubbed

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill.has crush damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre,outer edge scrubbed

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 52,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,854 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 44,854 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 44,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,889 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish. no cords or ply showing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,596 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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SY61 MLV is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY61 MLV, 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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What year was SY61 MLV registered?

SY61 MLV is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SY61 MLV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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