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HIE 218

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,417 mi
Last recorded170,417 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIE 218
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 170,417 miles

STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED

STONE CHIPS ON F/WINDSCREEN

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOP.

DAMP PATCH AT FUEL TANK ?

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 170,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOP.

DAMP PATCH AT FUEL TANK ?

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED

STONE CHIPS ON F/WINDSCREEN

Pass 22 Apr 2011 164,485 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 164,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

At time of test the nearside front ABS sensor wire was rubbing against the cv boot and wire was chafed.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,252 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 157,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HIE 218 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HIE 218, 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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HIE 218 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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