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AK51 XVY

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,315 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 66,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,604 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,958 miles

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,929 miles

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

o/s outer c.v boot poor.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 47,710 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,168 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
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AK51 XVY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVY, 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 AK51 XVY registered?

AK51 XVY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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