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AP51 GZL

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer anti rollbar bushes worn

offside front fog lamp broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2014 109,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer anti rollbar bushes worn

offside front fog lamp broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,476 miles

chip in windscreen (zone b)

nearside rear brake pads worn low

slight wear in nearside and offside front outer antiroll bar bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

chip in windscreen (zone b)

nearside rear brake pads worn low

slight wear in nearside and offside front outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

oil leak diff' seals

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

oil leak diff' seals

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,995 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,552 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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AP51 GZL is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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