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W779 BFC

2000 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 BFC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,593 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 134,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,250 miles

both rear tyres are close t limit and have age related cracks on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,546 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks on side walls

Pass 25 Mar 2015 128,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,585 miles

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracked and rear exhaust has a small leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 127,585 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracked and rear exhaust has a small leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,183 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,566 miles

rear brake pads close to legal limit, both front tyres wearing close to limit and incomplete seat belt check as baby seats fitted in rear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,142 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.INTERACTION R LIGHTS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/R TYRE NAIL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.BRAKES-BIND R WHEELS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.R TIE BAR CORRODED.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 124,142 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.INTERACTION R LIGHTS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/R TYRE NAIL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.BRAKES-BIND R WHEELS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.R TIE BAR CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 122,658 miles

MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-O/S/F HOSE FERRULES CORRODED-F DISCS WORN-R DISCS CORRODED-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 122,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-O/S/F HOSE FERRULES CORRODED-F DISCS WORN-R DISCS CORRODED-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,915 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 79,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,610 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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W779 BFC is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W779 BFC, 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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W779 BFC is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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