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AO51 ZXW

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jul 2017 117,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,664 miles

Brake pipes are in sleave along side tank and are unable to view

Front exhaust clamp bolt thin/corroded

Front near side tyre worn on edges

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

Off side front tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

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

Rear cross member corroded

Rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Rear exhaust box deteriated and has blow on seam

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earthing fault (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes are in sleave along side tank and are unable to view

Front exhaust clamp bolt thin/corroded

Front near side tyre worn on edges

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

Off side front tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear cross member corroded

Rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Rear exhaust box deteriated and has blow on seam

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,332 miles

Both rear tyres have severe cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,332 miles

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

Both rear tyres have severe cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,937 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,548 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,737 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 71,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,087 miles

front tyres getting low and wearing at outside edges

rear indicator bulbs fadeing

wiper blades starting to smear

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 ZXW is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO51 ZXW, 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 AO51 ZXW registered?

AO51 ZXW is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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