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Y87 RDM

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,385 mi
Last recorded131,385 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 RDM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 131,385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bracket corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 131,383 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bracket corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 129,255 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brace corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brace corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 120,067 miles

Bar in front of rear suspension beam corroded.

Nearside front washer jet cleaned out.

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

Offside front roll bar D bush deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,473 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,428 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

rear support bar corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 100,428 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

rear support bar corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aux belt and tensioner is excessively worn and noisey

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear support bar badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight sepage of grease from O/S/F outer c.v.boot

Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,444 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y87 RDM is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y87 RDM, 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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Y87 RDM is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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