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Y701 RBP

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 RBP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 106,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/s/r bump stop insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,226 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 88,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,869 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,821 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y701 RBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y701 RBP, 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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Y701 RBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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