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AJ51 WKU

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,175 mi
Last recorded170,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 170,175 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 170,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 165,082 miles

Rear cross member corroded none structual component but recomend replacement

Fail 30 Jan 2014 165,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear cross member corroded none structual component but recomend replacement

Fail 29 Jan 2014 165,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyre worn on edge.

corroded disc's.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 157,907 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 157,907 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 152,334 miles

O/S/Rear Brake binding very slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2011 152,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/Rear Brake binding very slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 146,370 miles

O/S Rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2010 146,370 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S Rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2009 141,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/inner cv leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 141,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/inner cv leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 131,181 miles

no.plates lights slightly faded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 131,181 miles

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

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

no.plates lights slightly faded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 120,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,800 miles

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 WKU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

AJ51 WKU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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