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Y87 SSE

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 SSE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 148,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,656 miles

Offside Front Brake flexy twisted.

Offside Steering rack boot twisted.

Rear Acoustic bar missing.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure.

Nearside Front Seat back security

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

Offside Front Seat back security.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight rough.

Offside Steering rack boot twisted.

Rear Acoustic bar corroded and holed.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 131,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure.

Nearside Front Seat back security

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

Offside Front Seat back security.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight rough.

Offside Steering rack boot twisted.

Rear Acoustic bar corroded and holed.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,472 miles

rear lateral bar badly corroded and weakened

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear lateral bar badly corroded and weakened

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,435 miles

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,355 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,259 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded but does not effect mot limits

Fail 4 Feb 2014 112,235 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear lateral bar corroded but does not effect mot limits

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,407 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 106,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,722 miles

slight play i n osr axle bush

Fail 22 Feb 2012 100,697 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play i n osr axle bush

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,983 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 89,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,263 miles

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

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 SSE is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SSE, 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 SSE is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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