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Y966 GHB

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 GHB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,621 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly horn poor (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front exhaust clamp bolt very thin

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly horn poor (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front exhaust clamp bolt very thin

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,457 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front exhaust clamp bolt very thin

horn poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake caliper, handbrake return spring missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn,pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn poor

Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake caliper, handbrake return spring missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn,pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn poor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,540 miles

all brake discs rusty

both front sidelights dim

front washer jets poor

horn poor

o/s rear brake binding slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,495 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 101,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,487 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 80,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,379 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 74,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rack

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

centre brake light out

slight play offside steering arm

wipers not clearing well

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,221 miles

centre brake light out

slight play offside steering arm

wipers not clearing well

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,779 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 64,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel centre cap missing

front number plate cracked

front wipers not very good

near side front wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 51,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2005 34,510 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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Y966 GHB is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y966 GHB, 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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Y966 GHB is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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