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W79 BOT

2000 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,721 mi
Last recorded154,721 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 BOT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 154,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 154,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 148,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 142,301 miles

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

front brake discs aworn and corroded

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2011 142,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs aworn and corroded

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2010 137,302 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre pershed

rear brake dics worn

slight corrosion of o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2010 137,298 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre pershed

rear brake dics worn

slight corrosion of o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2009 131,416 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 131,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 131,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 117,857 miles

some play in n/s front anti-roll bar outer bush

Fail 14 Mar 2008 117,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

some play in n/s front anti-roll bar outer bush

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 103,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 89,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,326 miles

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

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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W79 BOT is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W79 BOT, 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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W79 BOT is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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