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P138 YWW

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,433 mi
Last recorded139,433 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 139,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 139,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 123,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 110,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 110,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 99,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2005 91,454 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 31 May 2005 91,454 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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P138 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P138 YWW, 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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P138 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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