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W508 VAW

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 VAW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 138,412 miles

Both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion.

Horn works but is slightly weak.

Left hand rear door will not open from outside.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 125,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 125,589 miles

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

Both outer anti roll bar bushes on the front are worn.

Rear brake pads are worn and rear brake discs are corroded. Right rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 94,629 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Right rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,193 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 79,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Left front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 May 2006 68,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 68,102 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

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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W508 VAW is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W508 VAW, 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 W508 VAW registered?

W508 VAW is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W508 VAW safe to buy?

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