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AK51 GZO

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,047 mi
Last recorded122,047 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 122,047 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,000 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 16 Jan 2013 118,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 113,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,257 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 104,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,892 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 99,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,714 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 92,714 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,028 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 79,335 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 79,335 miles

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

slight wear to nearside anti roll bar end rubber.

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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AK51 GZO is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AK51 GZO, 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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AK51 GZO is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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