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Y976 XAY

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 XAY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 138,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2025 138,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 138,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2023 137,325 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 136,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 135,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 134,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,469 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 115,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front nail in tyre

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,870 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

rear wiper smearing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,422 miles

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,079 miles

rear pads approx 65/70% worn

slight fading on rear number plate

Fail 7 Jan 2011 83,079 miles

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

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

rear pads approx 65/70% worn

slight fading on rear number plate

Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,039 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,369 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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Y976 XAY is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y976 XAY, 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 Y976 XAY registered?

Y976 XAY is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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