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AJ51 BZE

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,261 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,192 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,520 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,604 miles

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

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

front and rear disks worn and scored!

n/s/r caliper slight binding!

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,604 miles

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

front and rear disks worn and scored!

n/s/r caliper slight binding!

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,080 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 51,552 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,915 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,870 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,523 miles

rear reg plate att soon

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

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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AJ51 BZE is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ51 BZE, 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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What year was AJ51 BZE registered?

AJ51 BZE is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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