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W143 DAX

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,830 mi
Last recorded129,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 DAX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,830 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 129,715 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 121,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2011 121,687 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 113,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 96,866 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 90,495 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 90,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,633 miles

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

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

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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W143 DAX is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W143 DAX, 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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W143 DAX is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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