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R122 JWY

1998 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,816 mi
Last recorded181,816 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane Scenic90,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 181,816 miles

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

childs seat fitted in off side rear seat.

corrosion to both front to rear inner sills to floors.

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

front screen washers onlyjust hitting screen

grease around off side front hub area.

rear compensater sticky

slight corrosion to off side rear wheel arches.

slight exhaust blow around maniflod area.

surface corrosion to near side rear outter sill and off side otter sill.

under body corrosion starting all over.

uneven wear to near side front tyre and close to limits.

uneven wear to off side front tyre and close to limits.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 181,816 miles

childs seat fitted in off side rear seat.

corrosion to both front to rear inner sills to floors.

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

front screen washers onlyjust hitting screen

grease around off side front hub area.

rear compensater sticky

slight corrosion to off side rear wheel arches.

slight exhaust blow around maniflod area.

surface corrosion to near side rear outter sill and off side otter sill.

under body corrosion starting all over.

uneven wear to near side front tyre and close to limits.

uneven wear to off side front tyre and close to limits.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 172,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baby seat in off side rear seat.

corrosion to off side front chassis rail.

off side front lower ball joint dust cover split.

screen washers just hitting screen

slight play in both front inner wish bone bushes.

slight play in near side front lower ball joint.

small split in cat exhaust.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 172,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baby seat in off side rear seat.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to off side front chassis rail.

off side front lower ball joint dust cover split.

screen washers just hitting screen

slight play in both front inner wish bone bushes.

slight play in near side front lower ball joint.

small split in cat exhaust.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,535 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 162,535 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 149,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 143,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front hub area is sligthly contaminated with grease / oil.

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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R122 JWY is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R122 JWY, 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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What year was R122 JWY registered?

R122 JWY is a 1998 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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