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Y994 VGE

2001 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 VGE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,440 miles

rear bar under fuel tank has exessive corrosion

rear brake dicss worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear bar under fuel tank has exessive corrosion

rear brake dicss worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,631 miles

rear body cross-member corroding (non-chassis)

o/s front window not operative

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front window not operative

rear body cross-member corroding (non-chassis)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,523 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

o/s door mirror cracked

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

o/s door mirror cracked

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,000 miles

cross member ( fuel tank guard ) corroding at rear

o/s rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,000 miles

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

cross member ( fuel tank guard ) corroding at rear

o/s rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,513 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass slight crack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,536 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 27,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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Y994 VGE is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y994 VGE, 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 Y994 VGE registered?

Y994 VGE is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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