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Y898 SBP

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 SBP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,208 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,277 miles

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

centre prop missing offside rear bumpstop loose

Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre prop missing offside rear bumpstop loose

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,562 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 72,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 58,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,481 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y898 SBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y898 SBP, 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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Y898 SBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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