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Y968 BFV

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,118 mi
Last recorded122,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 BFV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 122,118 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 122,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,426 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,417 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs are badly corroded and pitted.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,307 miles

Front and rear brake discs are badly worn and corroded.

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,303 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs are badly worn and corroded.

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,610 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,770 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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Y968 BFV is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y968 BFV, 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 Y968 BFV registered?

Y968 BFV is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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