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AK51 HCC

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,993 mi
Last recorded155,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 155,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 150,887 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 146,794 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 146,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,728 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tres inner shoulder wear

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 142,728 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tres inner shoulder wear

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 139,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 139,260 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 135,050 miles

N/S/R Light lens cracked

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2010 135,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs badly corroded.

N/S/R Light lens cracked

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2010 123,837 miles

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

Front brake discs edges corroding.

N/S/F Inner tread depth 2.5mm

O/S/F Tyre Inner edge wear.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 112,377 miles

Both front inner disc's corroded edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 112,377 miles

Both front inner disc's corroded edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,030 miles

Brake pads low grip

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,030 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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AK51 HCC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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