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AJ51 HFZ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,467 mi
Last recorded120,467 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 120,460 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle acoustic bar corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 106,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,039 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 91,292 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 91,292 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,643 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,102 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

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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AJ51 HFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

AJ51 HFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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