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A8 RKW

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,168 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded, both rear discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,146 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded, both rear discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,445 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2011 157,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,190 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,693 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,693 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,370 miles

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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A8 RKW is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,920 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 Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 RKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 RKW is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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