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Y897 YEV

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 YEV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,398 miles

ENGINE UNDER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACROSS TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

WIPERS AND WASHERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN OK

Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,398 miles

ENGINE UNDER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACROSS TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

WIPERS AND WASHERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN OK

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,775 miles

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

exhaust rusty

nearside front fog light not working

offside front fog light glass broken

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside front fog light not working

offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,323 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear indicators close to showing white light

both rear tyres have cuts in walls and tread

front brake discs corropded and suspect pads low

nearside front tyre on limit of wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

slight binding from both rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,249 miles

both rear indicators close to showing white light

both rear tyres have cuts in walls and tread

front brake discs corropded and suspect pads low

nearside front tyre on limit of wear outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

slight binding from both rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,106 miles

both front wiper blades require relacing soon

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 YEV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y897 YEV, 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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Y897 YEV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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