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CJ04 PXH

2004 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,839 mi
Last recorded108,839 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane Scenic45,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 108,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front tyre has ware on edges

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,551 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

tyres on front axle different to those onrear axle

Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center brake light not working

clutch pedel deformed causing interfeirance to brake pedel

damage to nearside outer sill

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,708 miles

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

perish cracks offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

perish cracks offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 59,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,873 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,106 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CJ04 PXH is a 2004 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 45,784 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 CJ04 PXH, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJ04 PXH is a 2004 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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