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Y989 TGN

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,704 mi
Last recorded188,704 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 TGN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 188,704 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2012 188,704 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 177,796 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 177,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside wiper blade smearing

radiator damp in bottom corner

Pass 25 Mar 2010 163,736 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs and pads worn

stone chip in center windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2010 163,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front brake discs and pads worn

stone chip in center windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 140,634 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn and front and rear brake pads worn

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 23 Feb 2009 140,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn and front and rear brake pads worn

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,305 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 124,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 97,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 74,534 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y989 TGN is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y989 TGN, 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 Y989 TGN registered?

Y989 TGN is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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