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AJ51 BZY

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,736 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,725 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

rear body brace excessively corroded.

slight movement in o/s/r + n/s/r axle bushes.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 95,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front and rear brakes would benifit from servicing.

front brake discs in poor condition.

rear body brace excessively corroded.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

slight movement in o/s/r + n/s/r axle bushes.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

high level stop light inoperative corroded rear support bar

Fail 31 Dec 2012 91,099 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

high level stop light inoperative corroded rear support bar

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light inoperative corroded rear support bar

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light inoperative corroded rear support bar

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,711 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,878 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,333 miles

nearside front wiper scraping across screen

nearside rear sidelight slight dimming with indicator

nearside rear tyre tread slight uneven treadwear on inner edge

rear lateral fuel tank support bar badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

slightly long travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear sidelight slight dimming with indicator

nearside rear tyre tread slight uneven treadwear on inner edge

rear lateral fuel tank support bar badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,787 miles

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

lateral fuel tank support bar badly corroded (STRONG ADVICE)

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front washer jet slightly feeble

Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

lateral fuel tank support bar badly corroded (STRONG ADVICE)

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front washer jet slightly feeble

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,098 miles

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

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

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

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 BZY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

AJ51 BZY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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