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R120 RKH

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 RKH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,270 miles

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

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)

corrosion to underside and sills

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre walls grooved

Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

corrosion to underside and sills

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre walls grooved

Pass 23 May 2009 89,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2009 89,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,893 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,812 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R120 RKH is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 90,146 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 R120 RKH, 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 28 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R120 RKH is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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