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GCZ 1809

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 1809
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,601 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 127,541 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 117,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 107,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,128 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 82,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 82,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,474 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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GCZ 1809 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 83,782 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 GCZ 1809, 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 26 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 GCZ 1809 registered?

GCZ 1809 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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