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Y685 HFJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 71,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 64,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery clamp missing

n/s doors damaged

n/s side indicator damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2021 59,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

battery clamp missing

n/s doors damaged

n/s side indicator damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,608 miles

Central Rear Body component insecure cross brace corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,369 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,484 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,221 miles

chip in zone b

of side rear brake sticking

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,060 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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Y685 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y685 HFJ, 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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What year was Y685 HFJ registered?

Y685 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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