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Y947 VDS

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 VDS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,191 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,131 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Coolant level on Minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,699 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,416 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (not exposing inner cords)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,416 miles

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

Both front brake discs scored on inner braking surfaces

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (not exposing inner cords)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,246 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,651 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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Y947 VDS is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y947 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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Y947 VDS is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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