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WL52 GVZ

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

173,166 mi
Last recorded173,166 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 GVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 173,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp broken and repaired with tape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front possible fuel leak , very damp

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 167,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front anti roll bar D bush deteriorating

Rear acoustic bar rusted away

Rear pads getting low & discs pitted

headlamps becoming opaque

Fail 17 Dec 2018 167,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Front pads getting low osf inner and discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front anti roll bar D bush deteriorating

Rear acoustic bar rusted away

Rear pads getting low & discs pitted

headlamps becoming opaque

Pass 6 Dec 2017 161,167 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front antiroll bar D bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Inner disc face scored

Rear wiper blade split

acoustic bar rusting

both front tyres wearing inner edges

tow bar rusting

Fail 6 Dec 2017 161,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front antiroll bar D bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Inner disc face scored

Rear wiper blade split

acoustic bar rusting

both front tyres wearing inner edges

tow bar rusting

washers poor

Pass 16 Dec 2016 156,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 156,526 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,626 miles

heavy surface corrosion to tow bar

Fail 14 Dec 2015 150,619 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to tow bar

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,015 miles

front number plate plus near side rear door handle damaged

vehicle presented with centre rear seat removed

Fail 15 Dec 2014 145,008 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch faulty but safty catch ok

front number plate plus near side rear door handle damaged

vehicle presented with centre rear seat removed

Pass 12 Dec 2013 139,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate damaged

near side rear door handle damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,115 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 130,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 121,828 miles

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

off side hand brake cable sticking

off side rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Fail 8 Dec 2011 121,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

off side hand brake cable sticking

off side rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,891 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 106,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,322 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 62,322 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2005 35,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2005 35,755 miles

nail in tyre

o/s wiper blade split

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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WL52 GVZ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 WL52 GVZ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL52 GVZ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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