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X979 NCS

2000 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Scenic79,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 NCS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 112,696 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,652 miles

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

advise front and rear brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,359 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have movement

both handbrake quadrants not fully returning

engine and subframe very damp

poower steering pump and switch damp

Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar bushes have movement

both handbrake quadrants not fully returning

engine and subframe very damp

front discs badly corroded

nearside front hub area and abs ring covered in grease

offside front abs ring broken part missing

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

poower steering pump and switch damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,653 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 91,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise both sides, rear torsion bar bushes deteriated

Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

advise both sides, rear torsion bar bushes deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 77,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,967 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F Headlight has a crack in it

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,823 miles

N/S INNER CV GAITER DAMP

nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2006 57,823 miles

N/S INNER CV GAITER DAMP

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

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

nail in tyre

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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X979 NCS is a 2000 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X979 NCS, 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 X979 NCS registered?

X979 NCS is a 2000 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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