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X886 FJR

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 FJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

BATTERY POTENTIAL VERY POOR (FLAT AFTER SHORT PERIOD OF TIME)

MIL LIGHT ON.

N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT GAITER SPLIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,385 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WIPER SPLIT. REAR PADS LOW. FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT GAITERS SPLIT.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,360 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 67,251 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,376 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 46,369 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and becoming perished

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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X886 FJR is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,920 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 X886 FJR, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X886 FJR registered?

X886 FJR is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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