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AP51 BDX

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,649 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,593 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen washer jets require adjusting and cleaning

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear body bracer bar very rusty

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Spare wheel rusted

Spare wheel well flooded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 122,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen washer jets require adjusting and cleaning

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear body bracer bar very rusty

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Spare wheel rusted

Spare wheel well flooded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Number plates dirty

Rear subframe bracing bar badly rusted

Rear subframe mounting bushes badly perished and splitting from the centre pins and outer casings

Rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 109,839 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Number plates dirty

Rear subframe bracing bar badly rusted

Rear subframe mounting bushes badly perished and splitting from the centre pins and outer casings

Rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,389 miles

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

n/s front & n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,389 miles

n/s front & n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 96,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear suspension brace corroded

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,863 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 91,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 85,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,426 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,778 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 1,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 55,605 miles

1)screw in toeing eye still attached to rear of vehicle.2)n/s/f inner wing cover slightly loose.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2005 55,605 miles

1)screw in toeing eye still attached to rear of vehicle.2)n/s/f inner wing cover slightly loose.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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AP51 BDX is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AP51 BDX, 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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AP51 BDX is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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