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W278 NDW

2000 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NDW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake high

steel wheel nearside front

Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,054 miles

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

front springs rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,317 miles

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

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

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

rear arches rusty

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres poor condition

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,317 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear arches rusty

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres poor condition

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Sep 2010 85,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear sill poor condition

rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear sill poor condition

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,695 miles

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

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

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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W278 NDW is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W278 NDW, 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 W278 NDW registered?

W278 NDW is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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