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IUI 9799

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,435 mi
Last recorded147,435 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9799
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 147,435 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on inside and outside edges.

O/S/F tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 147,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre feathered on inside and outside edges.

O/S/F tyre worn outside edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 139,556 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R sills have slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 139,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Both front tyres feathered on outside edges.

N/S/R and O/S/F sills have slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 113,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 113,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 101,223 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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IUI 9799 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 IUI 9799, 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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What year was IUI 9799 registered?

IUI 9799 is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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