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Y953 VLC

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,179 mi
Last recorded80,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,179 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,179 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,768 miles

rear lateral underfloor bar corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,374 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,469 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 59,469 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2012 53,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 46,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,309 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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Y953 VLC is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y953 VLC, 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 Y953 VLC registered?

Y953 VLC is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y953 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 VLC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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