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Y961 AEO

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,770 mi
Last recorded122,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 AEO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,397 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,397 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 85,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,418 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,473 miles

both front brake discs are corroding on inner edges

n/s rear tyre as dig and small part missing in outer side wall

o/s rear tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,654 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,687 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,137 miles

side impact cross bar starting to get rusty and weak

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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Y961 AEO is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y961 AEO, 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 Y961 AEO registered?

Y961 AEO is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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