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Y978 RBP

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,733 mi
Last recorded43,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 RBP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,733 miles

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

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

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,562 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,804 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 20,919 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 19,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,234 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 18,234 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 17,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,541 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,901 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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Y978 RBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y978 RBP, 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 Y978 RBP registered?

Y978 RBP is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y978 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 RBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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