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AKZ 4293

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4293
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,520 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,014 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,014 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,085 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 34,567 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust rusted

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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AKZ 4293 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 90,146 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 AKZ 4293, 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 28 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 AKZ 4293 registered?

AKZ 4293 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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