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MW51 AVC

2002 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,288 mi
Last recorded147,288 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Scenic76,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hand brake travel

advise near side front washer jet blocked

advise off side rear tyre perishing & cracking

advise rear exhaust rubber brocken

Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hand brake travel

advise near side front washer jet blocked

advise off side rear tyre perishing & cracking

advise rear exhaust rubber brocken

Pass 23 Nov 2011 140,810 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front fog lamp leans damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 123,808 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread. Close to change. (pressure low)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Radiator is leaking and coolant very low.

Slightr damage to outside wall of N/S/R tyre. Not to cords.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 123,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread. Close to change. (pressure low)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S parking brake effort low.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Radiator is leaking and coolant very low.

Slightr damage to outside wall of N/S/R tyre. Not to cords.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 110,777 miles

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front fog light lens cracked.

small lump on nearside front tyre outside wall.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 67,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 53,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 53,080 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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MW51 AVC is a 2002 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,706 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW51 AVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW51 AVC is a 2002 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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