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Y779 XOF

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 XOF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear abs ring coroded

Fail 5 May 2017 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear abs ring coroded

Pass 4 May 2016 121,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,327 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure corroded check strap insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 113,721 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 108,466 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 108,462 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,563 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

offside front tyre cut

Pass 7 May 2010 86,685 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 86,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

3rd brake light inop

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2009 79,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 79,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 73,300 miles

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

rear brakes starting to grab

Fail 16 May 2008 73,300 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes starting to grab

Pass 15 May 2007 64,864 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,864 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2006 53,251 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 53,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y779 XOF is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 Y779 XOF, 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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Y779 XOF is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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