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V126 POW

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

193,711 mi
Last recorded193,711 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 POW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 193,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 188,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 188,939 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear axle bush perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 178,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and door sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion offside front door sill and botton of wing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 178,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and door sill (2.4.A.3)

center stop light not working

corrosion offside front door sill and botton of wing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 175,409 miles

center stop light not working

corrosion offside front door sill not perscribed area

sorrosion offside rear wheel arch

Fail 10 Sep 2016 175,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

center stop light not working

corrosion offside front door sill not perscribed area

sorrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,121 miles

Nearside Front sill panel corroded

Offside Front sill panel corroded

audible knock from front suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2014 161,878 miles

front brake pads look low

movement in steering rack

strong advise nearside front door sill corroded but not in perscribed erea

strong advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

strong advise rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 161,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

movement in steering rack

strong advise nearside front door sill corroded but not in perscribed erea

strong advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

strong advise rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,246 miles

hole in offside front sill

Fail 9 Oct 2012 148,240 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hole in off side front sill

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,608 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 138,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,955 miles

road springs best replaced in pairs

Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,955 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 118,078 miles

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

n/s rear wing has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 118,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s rear wing has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2008 109,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 109,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,873 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,873 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

low to no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

number plate "screw" caps should be black

Pass 20 Sep 2006 86,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,165 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 74,552 miles

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

both front ABS senor wires hanging free close to drive shafts

low to no tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

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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V126 POW is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V126 POW, 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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V126 POW is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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