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Y715 WAJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 WAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 123,428 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/f coil spring rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing not tested

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested

rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,869 miles

both dip beam output headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,086 miles

rear propshaft universal joint heavily worn

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear propshaft universal joint heavily worn

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,809 miles

slight play in both inner tie rod steering rack balljoints

Fail 25 Aug 2011 96,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in both inner tie rod steering rack balljoints

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,173 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded / not affecting brake performance

Fail 27 Aug 2010 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/r brake disc corroded / not affecting brake performance

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,030 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,937 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 66,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y715 WAJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y715 WAJ, 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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Y715 WAJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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