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AE02 RBV

2002 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane Scenic74,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,971 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,862 miles

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

hissing noise from brake pedal intermittently, highly advise to get it checked

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,591 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,886 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,056 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,278 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,278 miles

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

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,599 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear handbrake becoming slow

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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AE02 RBV is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,746 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 AE02 RBV, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 RBV is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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