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AK51 XWU

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 138,164 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked & perished.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,164 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked & perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,497 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 133,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 126,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 126,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 119,270 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,835 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,858 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,426 miles

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

Front brake pads are low.

Nearside wiper blade is starting to split.

Rear cross member is corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,821 miles

off side rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 84,774 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,422 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,439 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

unable to open boot but can check in boot via opening window

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 XWU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Black 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 AK51 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

AK51 XWU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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