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W161 HFC

2000 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,297 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 131,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,769 miles

rear calipiers hand brake lever not returning to stops

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,734 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 109,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 102,578 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 102,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 90,852 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 90,852 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads need replacing soon

Pass 10 May 2006 63,336 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 63,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W161 HFC is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W161 HFC, 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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W161 HFC is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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