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Y978 DSF

2001 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,024 mi
Last recorded114,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DSF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 114,024 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

rear differential leaking and noisey

Pass 29 Aug 2011 107,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 85,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft diff flange mounting badly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 57,161 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y978 DSF is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y978 DSF, 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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Y978 DSF is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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