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AP51 BGY

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,749 mi
Last recorded63,749 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,391 miles

Offside front fog light cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,319 miles

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

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

Offside front fog light cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,335 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,270 miles

rear cross bar weak and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,391 miles

front wipers slightly juddering

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,806 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,137 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,881 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,890 miles

High Level Brake Light Inop

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,432 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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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AP51 BGY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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