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Y979 RTU

2001 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,216 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,274 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,274 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

partical check of all rear seat belts child seats fitted

rear engine mounting split and worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,630 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tailgate button insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,506 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 68,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

patical check of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 63,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

partial check of seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,061 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage not excessive or showing cords

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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Y979 RTU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y979 RTU, 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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Y979 RTU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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