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W578 UTF

2000 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,408 mi
Last recorded160,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 UTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,408 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 160,230 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2024 160,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroding

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,935 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened And offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight underside corrosion rear

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 150,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 148,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,281 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear tie arm bar rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,402 miles

Front Play in both inner steering joints and column but not excessive

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Underbody bolt on brace bar excessively corroded

Underbody and components corroded but not excessively

Fail 19 Aug 2019 145,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Play in both inner steering joints and column but not excessive

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Underbody bolt on brace bar excessively corroded

Underbody and components corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe x2 covered by rubber -condition unknown

rear discs worn

rear lateral bar excessively corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe x2 covered by rubber -condition unknown

rear discs worn

rear lateral bar excessively corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,472 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

tow bar rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 141,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

tow bar rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,822 miles

condition of brake pipe over rear exhaust not known due to rubber covering

hazard switch tempremental,worked at time of test

headlamp deflectors in use,nearside set low

play in steering inner joints

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,440 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Aug 2015 130,440 miles

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

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

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,124 miles

both headlamps are left hand drive, but have apropriate deflectors fitted to enable right hand drive traffic.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 126,124 miles

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

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

both headlamps are left hand drive, but have apropriate deflectors fitted to enable right hand drive traffic.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,427 miles

Both headlamps are left hand drive, but have apropriate deflectors fitted to enable right hand drive traffic.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 112,104 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,767 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,409 miles

Continental headlights, covers on both headlight kick ups.

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

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

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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W578 UTF is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W578 UTF, 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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W578 UTF is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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