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Y659 FEL

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,227 mi
Last recorded80,227 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 FEL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 80,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

boot lock button loose working at time of test

Fail 9 May 2018 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

boot lock button loose working at time of test

Pass 9 May 2017 71,043 miles

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

boot lock button loose

Fail 9 May 2017 71,043 miles

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

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

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

boot lock button loose

Pass 11 May 2016 62,061 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,694 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight slightly insecure but not excessive

Fail 12 May 2014 46,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight slightly insecure but not excessive

Pass 9 May 2013 42,017 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight binding in o/s/f brake

Fail 7 May 2013 42,017 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight binding in o/s/f brake

Pass 8 May 2012 38,278 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 4 May 2012 38,278 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 34,917 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 34,917 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,941 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,939 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,785 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,874 miles

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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Y659 FEL is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y659 FEL, 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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Y659 FEL is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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