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Y638 JPA

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,119 mi
Last recorded124,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 JPA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2015 119,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2014 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front foglamps have damage glass

fuel flap cover damaged

nearside front foglamp not working

rear beam axle bushes slightly cracking

tow bar beam and fixings corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 113,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front foglamps have damage glass

font brake discs are badly corroded on there inner faces/below service standards

fuel flap cover damaged

nearside front foglamp not working

rear beam axle bushes slightly cracking

tow bar beam and fixings corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 108,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,554 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 104,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,392 miles

center rear brake light inoperative.

offside front brake disc corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from center joint.

Fail 7 May 2011 99,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baby seat fitted to near side rear seat

both rear indicator colour slightly white

centre brake light not working

off side front disc correded

off side rear brake starting to bind slightly

rear wiper split

slight blow from centre joint of exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

auxilary belt defective.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 88,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

auxilary drive belt defective,

Pass 5 May 2009 82,192 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 82,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,489 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2007 62,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,239 miles

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

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

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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Y638 JPA is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 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 Y638 JPA, 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 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y638 JPA is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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