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W249 VTG

2000 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,531 miles

185/65/15 X 4

FRONT B/DISCS S/WEAR

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-29/2/12

Fail 12 Sep 2011 140,531 miles

185/65/15 X 4

FRONT B/DISCS S/WEAR

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-29/2/12

Pass 22 Sep 2010 132,135 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 132,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

185/65/15X4

CLUTCH OPERATION VERY VERY HEAVY! ATTENTION REQUIRES SOON OR ITS GOING TO BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NSF FOG LAMP COVER MISSING

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-28/2/11

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,595 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 120,799 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 120,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 115,587 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,587 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 115,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 13 Sep 2007 115,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 108,261 miles

rear engine mount worn

Pass 11 Oct 2005 100,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 100,248 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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W249 VTG is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 W249 VTG, 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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What year was W249 VTG registered?

W249 VTG is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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