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V118 HBL

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,616 miles

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2011 117,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 117,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,215 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 105,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 77,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,676 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 30 Sep 2006 69,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front disc condition poor

front pads appear low req brake check

handbrake travel a little high but locks out

healamp aims on lower limits

inbalance in front foot brake readings

n/s/cill damaged badly along rear length

rear tyre condition very poor condition & nearing limits in places

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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V118 HBL is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V118 HBL, 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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V118 HBL is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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