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Y878 KJB

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,439 mi
Last recorded117,439 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 KJB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,439 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body viration bar corroded

nearside rear axle bush /bearing slightly worn

offside rear axle bush perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body viration bar corroded

nearside rear axle bush /bearing slightly worn

offside rear axle bush perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,459 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 109,458 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,381 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,117 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTY CORRODED

BOTH REAR DISCS ARE SLIGHTY CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,008 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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Y878 KJB is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y878 KJB, 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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Y878 KJB is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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