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Y941 VDS

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,146 mi
Last recorded138,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 VDS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 138,146 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,146 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 132,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 132,648 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

***PROPELLOR SHAFT INSECURE***FRONT FLANGE HAS 3 OF 4 BOLTS MISSING + REAR COUPLING SEVERELY WORN ***DO NOT DRIVE***

SEVERE ENGINE + GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

aux belt ill-fitted + rubbing through cambelt cover

o/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension bump-stops broken + wedged in rear springs

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear bumpstops insecure

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2009 124,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bumpstops insecure

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 114,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r outer c.v boot split.

rear bump stops broken.

sill trim covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 114,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r outer c.v boot split.

rear bump stops broken.

sill trim covers fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 102,520 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,804 miles

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

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

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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Y941 VDS is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y941 VDS, 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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Y941 VDS is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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