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P123 MBP

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 MBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,723 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 110,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 108,887 miles

Headlight aim just under the maximum level

Idle speed slightly high

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end

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

O/S/F seat belt mount (Webbing) appears to have slight movement

O/S/F wiper blade poor conditiuon

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

Slight noise in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2011 108,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlight aim just under the maximum level

Idle speed slightly high

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end

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

O/S/F seat belt mount (Webbing) appears to have slight movement

O/S/F wiper blade poor conditiuon

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

Slight noise in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r door dose not open inside or out gearbox mounting broken

Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r door dose not open inside or out gearbox mounting broken

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,906 miles

o/s/r door will not opep from inside or out

Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r door will not opep from inside or out

Pass 30 May 2008 103,694 miles

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Idle speed slightly fast

N/S/F washer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

New front coil springs fitted

Rear number plate in poor condition

Unable to open the O/S/R door

Fail 30 May 2008 103,694 miles

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Idle speed slightly fast

N/S/F washer in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

New front coil springs fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Unable to open the O/S/R door

Pass 8 May 2007 101,523 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

One of the N/S/F washer jets not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel arch corroding

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2006 99,499 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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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P123 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P123 MBP, 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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P123 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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