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Y253 OWO

2001 Renault Grand Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Scenic82,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 OWO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 123,070 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spongy

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut mount worn (2.5.A.1c)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close boot handle damaged (6.2.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 102,585 miles

rear brake disc faces heavily corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2014 102,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

rear brake disc faces heavily corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,693 miles

dampness around offside rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,948 miles

one of the jets are blocked on the o/s/f washer jet

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,199 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear support bar ex holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,844 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,135 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

off-side front tyre 2.5mm will require tyre shortly

off-side front tyre 2mm will require tyre shortly

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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Y253 OWO is a 2001 Renault Grand Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 82,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y253 OWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y253 OWO is a 2001 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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