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Y822 GTU

2001 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 135,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,786 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs pitted

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs pitted

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,954 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,557 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear indicators faded

hand brake travel

tow ball not fitted at test

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear indicators faded

hand brake travel

tow ball not fitted at test

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,584 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,583 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicators faded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 58,130 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre treads uneven wear

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,130 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads uneven wear

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,991 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,226 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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Y822 GTU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y822 GTU, 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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Y822 GTU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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