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X361 VPJ

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,440 mi
Last recorded150,440 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 150,440 miles

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

very slight play front anti-roll bar end bushes

very slight play n/s inner tie rod

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,773 miles

n/s/r tyre low outer edge and on wear bars

slight binds on rear brakes

slight interaction on rear lights

slight play both anti-roll bar end rubbers (wishbone ends)

slight play n/s inner tie rod

Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,320 miles

engine/transmission stabiliser link bush worn

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,032 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,694 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 61,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,493 miles

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

center stop light not working

slight noise from rear when wheels spun

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,870 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,447 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 33,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,785 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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X361 VPJ is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X361 VPJ, 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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X361 VPJ is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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