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R5 WCL

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,215 mi
Last recorded169,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 169,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 168,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 153,090 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 153,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 135,407 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 135,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,157 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 94,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,376 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,376 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,681 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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R5 WCL is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 83,782 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 R5 WCL, 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 26 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 R5 WCL registered?

R5 WCL is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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