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X366 XLJ

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX366 XLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,368 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,558 miles

gearbox noisy

slight oil leak

slight vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,962 miles

handbrake reserve travel

homemade air intake piping

noisy gearbox

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake reserve travel

homemade air intake piping

noisy gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,867 miles

hand brake travel, o/s front tyre worn on inner edge, noisey gearbox

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s rear brake sticky, hand brake travel, o/s front tyre on limit on inside edge, noisey gearbox, small oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side rear and off side rear axle bushs starting to wear and sag

rear lateral vibration bar under rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side rear and off side rear axle bushs starting to wear and sag

rear lateral vibration bar under rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 96,828 miles

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

rear lateral bar coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,828 miles

rear lateral bar coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,067 miles

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

rear axle bushs starting to wear and crack

Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,066 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle bushs starting to wear and crack

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes starting to wear and crack

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,573 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,186 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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X366 XLJ is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X366 XLJ, 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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X366 XLJ is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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