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J7 GFT

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,771 mi
Last recorded111,771 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 GFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 111,771 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 111,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,148 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,148 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,003 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,990 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advicse check fitment of rear child seats

Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,752 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise check fitment of rear child seats

Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,324 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,324 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J7 GFT is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J7 GFT, 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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J7 GFT is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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