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RF51 XOJ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 XOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 133,294 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 133,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 127,862 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 127,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to drivers seat belt.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 123,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to drivers seat belt.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 109,063 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Fail 3 May 2011 109,062 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+peridh.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,316 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure starting to become low.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre pressure starting to become low.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,208 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/f drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

slight roughness in steering system/rack.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/f drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

slight roughness in steering system/rack.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 86,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,958 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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RF51 XOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,920 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 RF51 XOJ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF51 XOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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