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Y981 NCX

2001 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 NCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,359 miles

boot difficult to open

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges recommend immediate attention

damage to n/s/f outersill

damage to n/s/f rim

n/s/r and n/s/f wheels binding slighly

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2012 105,358 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

boot difficult to open

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges recommend immediate attention

damage to n/s/f outersill

damage to n/s/f rim

n/s/r and n/s/f wheels binding slighly

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,010 miles

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

binding on n/s/f & o/s/r wheels

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,985 miles

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

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

bind n/s/f and o/s/r wheels

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

slight movemnt o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Jul 2010 90,320 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

dampness around steering rack

inbalance in front brakes just in limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

very slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,320 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

dampness around steering rack

inbalance in front brakes just in limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

very slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,836 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

n/s drive shaft not running evenly

oil leaks on off side of engine oil on suspension bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,461 miles

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

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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Y981 NCX is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y981 NCX, 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 Y981 NCX registered?

Y981 NCX is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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