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Y826 RNU

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 RNU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 114,815 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear axle brace corroded/snapped

Fail 9 May 2014 114,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear axle brace corroded/snapped

Pass 7 May 2013 107,742 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake not returning to stop

n/s wiper poor

power steering pump/pipe damp

rear axle brace holed/corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,497 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake not returning to stop

n/s wiper poor

power steering pump/pipe damp

rear axle brace holed/corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 100,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant low

nearside handbrake lever not returning to stop

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear axle brace holed & corroded

rear brake discs badly pitted & worn

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 14 May 2012 100,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant low

front brake discs badly worn

nearside handbrake lever not returning to stop

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear axle brace holed & corroded

rear brake discs badly pitted & worn

slightly low effort from nearside handbrake

Pass 13 May 2011 93,951 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning to stop

rear axel brace bar holed and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 85,296 miles

rear suspension vibration bar badley holed

Pass 18 May 2009 75,374 miles

rear cross brace damaged & corroded to excess

Fail 18 May 2009 75,374 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear cross brace damaged & corroded to excess

Pass 8 May 2008 65,733 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 65,733 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 60,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear handbrake caliper levers not returning fully

Fail 23 Aug 2007 60,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,095 miles

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

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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Y826 RNU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y826 RNU, 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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Y826 RNU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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