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W495 MDC

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 MDC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 79,288 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides central floor braces corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened REAR BRACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ENTIRE INNER BRAKING FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reg plate lights dim

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,623 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,551 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs have corrosion on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,178 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,178 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi at front broken & rest of system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,891 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,131 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,554 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)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,085 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,085 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,100 miles

rear wiper blade torn

slight seapage from power steering pressure switch

Fail 12 Mar 2014 57,100 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

slight seapage from power steering pressure switch

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,921 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,921 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear sound bar is corroded and brakeing up

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,195 miles

rear exhaust box very poor

Fail 5 Mar 2012 54,191 miles

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

rear exhaust box very poor

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disc pitted on inside

evap canister inscure

rear sound bar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,651 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,632 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside handbrake cable sticking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,875 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cut inner side wall of nearside rear tyre.

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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W495 MDC is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 W495 MDC, 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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W495 MDC is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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