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V557 GBK

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,080 mi
Last recorded116,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 116,080 miles

a oxygen sensor on the exhaust system wiring is cut

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - adult belt not tested

engine management light on dash not illuminating

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre is 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

rear indicators turning white

spare tyre is bigger than sizes on car

vehicle struggled to pass CO and lambda parts of emmisions test

Fail 3 Aug 2011 116,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - adult belt not tested

engine management light on dash not illuminating

high level stop lamp inoperative

oxygen sensor wiring appears to be cut

rear indicators turning white

spare tyre is bigger than sizes on car

Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,915 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 106,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 106,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,442 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 101,442 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,397 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 92,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,922 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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V557 GBK is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 79,852 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 V557 GBK, 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 26 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V557 GBK is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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