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B15 RLC

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,291 mi
Last recorded133,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

advice forunt brake balance 21%

rear brake balance 24%

Fail 8 Jan 2010 133,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

advice forunt brake balance 21%

rear brake balance 24%

Pass 8 Jan 2009 131,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 129,422 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 129,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 127,469 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Jan 2006 124,785 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

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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B15 RLC is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 90,146 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 B15 RLC, 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 28 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 B15 RLC registered?

B15 RLC is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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