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Y823 XAJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 75,642 miles

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

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

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

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

near side & off side wiper blades torn but clearing screen

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,642 miles

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

near side & off side wiper blades torn but clearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,947 miles

Coolant level low / Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm / Nearside wiper blade starting to split / Rear wiper arm showing wear / Slight noise to steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,591 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,042 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake dics are corroded on the inner edge.

offside rear sidelamp is dimley lite.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,510 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,689 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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Y823 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y823 XAJ, 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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Y823 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 March 2001.

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