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Y649 LJX

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 LJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,684 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,432 miles

reare brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,432 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

reare brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,981 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers window inop

front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2010 47,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers window inop

front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel gauge in the red

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel gauge in the red

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on brake componants

exhaust corroded

nearside front and both rear brakes sticking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

handbrake travel high

rear brakes sticking

steering rack damp

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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Y649 LJX is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y649 LJX, 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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Y649 LJX is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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