MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?
Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J300 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J300 SMJ, 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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How do I check the history of J300 SMJ?
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What year was J300 SMJ registered?
J300 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is J300 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J300 SMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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