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W501 MDC

2000 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,124 mi
Last recorded95,124 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 MDC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,124 miles

both rear brakes binding

front no plate cracked and water marks rear no plate

heavy corrosion rear lateral bar

Pass 5 May 2012 91,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre exhaust clamp is badly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge & has a nail in it. 185/65/15

o/s/r brake is binding

rear exhaust box outer skin is badly corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 87,640 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 83,291 miles

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 185/65/15hr

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2010 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 185/65/15hr

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2009 77,583 miles

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 7 May 2009 77,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 71,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

park brake lever has side play

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,053 miles

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

front service brake imbalance close to limits

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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W501 MDC is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W501 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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What year was W501 MDC registered?

W501 MDC is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W501 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 MDC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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