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X973 JCE

2000 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 JCE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,770 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,850 miles

advise front wheel alignment

advise rear lateral bar holed and corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both rear brakes binding slightly

advise front wheel alignment

advise offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

advise rear lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 128,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nearside inner cv gaiter slightly leaking

advise rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 128,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nearside inner cv gaiter slightly leaking

advise rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 123,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 119,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear disc is excessivly worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear disc is metel to metal with the brake pads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,694 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 116,694 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,943 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 94,869 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

185/65 TR15 Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Drivers seat slightly loose ( front bolt coming loose )

Nearside rear brake pads low

Offside front tyre worn near limit on inner edge

Rear brake discs quite badly worn

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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X973 JCE is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X973 JCE, 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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What year was X973 JCE registered?

X973 JCE is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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