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Y87 VCT

2001 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,742 mi
Last recorded144,742 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 VCT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,742 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes

Fail 21 Mar 2017 144,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust clamp securing bolt corroded

Front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,733 miles

auxiliary stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,544 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,483 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,705 miles

o.s.f. a.b.s. reluctor ring fractured but system still operative

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s.f. a.b.s. reluctor ring fractured but system still operative

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 80,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

battery insecure

n.s. wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,302 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 41,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,044 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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Y87 VCT is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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