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AK51 XWT

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor bar corroded

offside head light damaged

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 12 Aug 2011 110,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor bar corroded

offside head light damaged

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 104,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 97,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,542 miles

offside rear brake disc worn and rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 91,493 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn close to limit front brake discs worn and rusty

offside rear brake disc worn and rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2007 73,261 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 73,261 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 58,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,065 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 XWT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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