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AO51 ZXS

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,603 mi
Last recorded141,603 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,603 miles

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Offside Front Constant Velocity Gaiter Slightly Perished But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor Ring Broken. (3.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Offside Front Constant Velocity Gaiter Slightly Perished But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front suspension spring lower mount/cup pivot bearing slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front suspension spring lower mount/cup pivot bearing slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 122,218 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,599 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,599 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,187 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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AO51 ZXS is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO51 ZXS, 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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AO51 ZXS is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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