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Y897 VCR

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 VCR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,834 miles

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,094 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 47,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 41,193 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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Y897 VCR is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y897 VCR, 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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What year was Y897 VCR registered?

Y897 VCR is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 July 2001.

Is Y897 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 VCR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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