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FLZ 1701

1999 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane Scenic87,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 1701
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,754 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,431 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,431 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,019 miles

Slight drag detected at nearside rear wheel when spun up.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Slight drag detected at nearside rear wheel when spun up.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leaks from system at both joints/connecters. (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,629 miles

Advise front offside fog light is out.

Advise that the rear nearside tyre wall is perishing.

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,629 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Advise front offside fog light is out.

Advise that the rear nearside tyre wall is perishing.

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Slight drag at front offside wheel.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 71,350 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear brake pads are beginning to drag on the discs and freeing the calipers off on both sides is advised.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,350 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads are beginning to drag on the discs and freeing the calipers off on both sides is advised.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,689 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,689 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,369 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,402 miles

bar across rear rusty.

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FLZ 1701 is a 1999 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 87,274 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 FLZ 1701, 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 27 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 FLZ 1701 registered?

FLZ 1701 is a 1999 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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