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W278 NJA

2000 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,276 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 126,708 miles

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

Rear brake disc`s corroded but performing just o.k.

Rear subframe support bar corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,574 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,564 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 112,824 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,823 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,237 miles

rear axhaust mounting start to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf nsf wippers don't clear windscreen effectively

rear axhaust mounting start to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,687 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,933 miles

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 NJA is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W278 NJA, 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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W278 NJA is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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