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V978 FCJ

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 93,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,493 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,809 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,809 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 67,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V978 FCJ 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V978 FCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V978 FCJ registered?

V978 FCJ is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V978 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 FCJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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