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S2 MDE

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 MDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 157,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 30 Aug 2014 157,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

backbox exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

Fail 7 Sep 2013 149,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

backbox exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 169,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 169,647 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,257 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 4 Sep 2010 124,203 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 112,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 101,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 101,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,559 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs detiorated

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 87,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,280 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 76,273 miles

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

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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S2 MDE is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S2 MDE, 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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S2 MDE is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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