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GAZ 4705

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 4705
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 131,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 114,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 114,458 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,622 miles

1) n/s wiper blade split end 2) tyres 185 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn 5) rear exhaust silencer poor condition 6) oil leaks

7) rear brake imbalance 62% req attention asap

Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,553 miles

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

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

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

1) n/s wiper blade split end 2) tyres 185 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn 5) rear exhaust silencer poor condition 6) oil leaks

7) rear brake imbalance 62% req attention asap

Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

light corosion on o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs

offside front door handle stiff

offside rollbar bush incorrectly fitted

tyre dephs os/f7mm n/s/f6mm o/s/r5mm n/s.r4mm

Fail 7 Feb 2008 82,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light corosion on o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs

offside front door handle stiff

offside rollbar bush incorrectly fitted

tyre dephs os/f7mm n/s/f6mm o/s/r5mm n/s.r4mm

Fail 3 Feb 2007

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007
Fail 7 Feb 2006 52,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,459 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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GAZ 4705 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 GAZ 4705, 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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GAZ 4705 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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