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Y896 MHB

2001 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 MHB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded and snapped

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,284 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded and snapped

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Apr 2019 107,284 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded and snapped

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

Rear lateral bar corroded and snapped

Fail 31 Mar 2018 103,828 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

Rear lateral bar corroded and snapped

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,212 miles

Oil leak ()

play in lower engine stabilizer bush

Fail 1 Apr 2017 100,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

play in lower engine stabilizer bush

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,007 miles

anti-vibration bar near fuel tank is corroded and broken

high level brake light not working

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,139 miles

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

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

N/S/R shock absorber weeping oil.

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

Oil leak evident.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear indicators faded.

Rear wiper split.

lateral rear bar corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,796 miles

Oil leak

bar across rear axle corroded away

nearside front wiper blde rubber split

suspect offside rear brake pads wearing low (cannot fully see through wheel)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,719 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters slightly perished.

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

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

N/S/R tyre is punctured.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear engine mount worn.

Rear lateral bar corroded heavily and seperated.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,682 miles

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

Front brake disc scored slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mount seperating

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,682 miles

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

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

Front brake disc scored slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mount seperating

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,505 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

anti-vibration bar below fuel tank has corroded away.

o/s wiper slightly smears

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,353 miles

bar across rear floors badly coroded

Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,692 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,155 miles

discs corroded / rear azle stabalizer link corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 23,258 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2005 14,210 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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Y896 MHB is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y896 MHB, 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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Y896 MHB is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 August 2001.

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