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J40 MUM

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,441 mi
Last recorded41,441 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,441 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 41,441 miles

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

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

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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J40 MUM is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J40 MUM, 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 J40 MUM registered?

J40 MUM is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is J40 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 MUM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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