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W581 OJB

2000 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,988 mi
Last recorded176,988 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 OJB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 176,988 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlights deteriorated no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Center stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated and fowling

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and n/s diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear engine/ gearbox stabilizer bush worn out

Pass 7 Aug 2018 175,350 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Centre stop not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 175,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 173,192 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

exhaust rear joint badly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 173,188 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust rear joint badly corroded

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 170,418 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2015 168,031 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

service brake feels poor

Fail 3 Aug 2015 168,027 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

service brake feels poor

Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,818 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 164,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 154,964 miles

brakes feel poor and eff low

parking brake long

slight play at o/s front suspect rack and ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2012 147,123 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 14 Jul 2012 147,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 16 Jul 2011 136,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 125,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at o/s front wheel (suspect rack)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 125,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at o/s front wheel (suspect rack)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 115,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2008 105,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive play in rear propshaft rubber mounting

Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive play in rear propshaft rubber mounting

Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,176 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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W581 OJB is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W581 OJB, 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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W581 OJB is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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