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M15 TPD

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 TPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 126,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust touching towbar

Pass 30 May 2013 120,125 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 114,766 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 114,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 103,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,652 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,724 miles

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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M15 TPD is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M15 TPD, 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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What year was M15 TPD registered?

M15 TPD is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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