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Y839 UNV

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,041 mi
Last recorded50,041 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 UNV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,702 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 48,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,870 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 39,870 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Has a nail in it

Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,975 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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Y839 UNV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y839 UNV, 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 Y839 UNV registered?

Y839 UNV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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