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Y778 SDC

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,544 mi
Last recorded185,544 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 SDC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 185,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Sep 2015 170,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,086 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 154,085 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 138,677 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 135,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 135,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,031 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 129,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 120,229 miles

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

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

rear brakes sticking &o o/s disc corroded .

Pass 28 Oct 2011 120,229 miles

rear brakes sticking &o o/s disc corroded .

Pass 26 Feb 2011 113,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 113,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 108,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn .

Fail 24 Jul 2010 108,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn .

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,135 miles

Slight play in steering and suspension bushes, surface rust on running gear

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,275 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

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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Y778 SDC is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y778 SDC, 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 Y778 SDC registered?

Y778 SDC is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y778 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 SDC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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