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W481 SAS

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 SAS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,695 miles

rear support bar at rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,666 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay at bulkhead, nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing low

rear support bar at rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,928 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,927 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,152 miles

lateral bar excessively corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

lateral bar excessively corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 55,374 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 55,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W481 SAS is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W481 SAS, 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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W481 SAS is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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