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Y689 LJA

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 95,431 miles

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 95,431 miles

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,574 miles

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

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

oil leaks from engine (engine noisy)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,909 miles

cracking in rear tyre treads

damage to screen

n/s/r axle mount bush deteriorating slightly

slight damage to o/s/f rim on inner

tyre walls perishing and have small splits

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracking in rear tyre treads

damage to screen

n/s/r axle mount bush deteriorating slightly

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight damage to o/s/f rim on inner

tyre walls perishing and have small splits

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brace accross the car very rusty and weak, recommend replace or remove

crack in the front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn to the wear bars

nails in the rear tyres

possible fault number plate lights

rear silencer weak and blowing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,078 miles

brace accross the car very rusty and weak, recommend replace or remove

crack in the front number plate

n/s/f tyre worn to the wear bars

nails in the rear tyres

possible fault number plate lights

rear silencer weak and blowing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,617 miles

crack in the front number plate

Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,617 miles

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

crack in the front number plate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,084 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

rear (bolt on) cross member rusted away

slight bind on the n/s/r brake

slight play in the /s of the steering rack

slight play in the anti roll bar end bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

front brake balance poor

front brake pads worn very low , recommend replace

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge, recommend replace

rear (bolt on) cross member rusted away

slight bind on the n/s/r brake

slight play in the /s of the steering rack

slight play in the anti roll bar end bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,537 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges and small cuts in walls and perishing

o/s/r shock noisey-working ok

play in o/s of rack

rear suspension bolt on crossbeam excess corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,537 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres bald on inner edges and small cuts in walls and perishing

o/s/r shock noisey-working ok

play in o/s of rack

rear suspension bolt on crossbeam excess corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,650 miles

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

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear suspension mount brace excessively corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 65,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear suspension mount brace excessively corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,217 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,222 miles

Both rear wheels binding slighty

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,222 miles

Both rear wheels binding slighty

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,286 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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Y689 LJA is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y689 LJA, 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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Y689 LJA is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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