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J4 CML

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 CML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 112,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside parking brake performance slightly low

offside rear service brake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,847 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front and rear chassis corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,515 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,498 miles

front brake pads worn (4mm)

oil leak engine area

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,498 miles

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

front brake pads worn (4mm)

oil leak engine area

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,696 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,320 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 78,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 73,789 miles

boot struts defective

Fail 1 Dec 2005 73,789 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

boot struts defective

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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J4 CML is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J4 CML, 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 29 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 CML is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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