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YV51 HYS

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,955 mi
Last recorded159,955 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes req attention, only just meet imbalance requirements.

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread pattern.

o/s sill damaged at front.

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

oil leak from engine area.

rear axle bushes slightly perished.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 159,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes req attention, only just meet imbalance requirements.

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread pattern.

o/s sill damaged at front.

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

oil leak from engine area.

rear axle bushes slightly perished.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 159,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Clip broken. (8.2.2)

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

Bolt loose Nearside front sub-frame to body bracket.

Bonnet release cable stretched?

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Engine cover fitted obscuring some of the components.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Was not clipped in properly. (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but no plys exposed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front outer sill creased.

Oil leak.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Stone chips on the windscreen.

Trailer socket not working.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 153,042 miles

Bolt loose on bracket from front sub frame to the body, Nearside.

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Clicking from behind the steering wheel when rotated.

Engine cover fitted obscuring some of the components.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front outer sill creased.

Offside front wiper blade not clipped in but secure at the moment.

Offside rear tyre looks to be low on pressure?

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Tow bar electrical socket not working?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 153,029 miles

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

Bolt loose on bracket from front sub frame to the body, Nearside.

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Clicking from behind the steering wheel when rotated.

Engine cover fitted obscuring some of the components.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front outer sill creased.

Offside front wiper blade not clipped in but secure at the moment.

Offside rear tyre looks to be low on pressure?

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Tow bar electrical socket not working?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure was not clipped in (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,094 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,094 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 122,226 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 110,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 100,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 29,848 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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YV51 HYS is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YV51 HYS, 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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YV51 HYS is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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