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X915 DEF

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 107,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,798 miles

engine man light on dash

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 104,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

engine man light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,962 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,659 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
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X915 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X915 DEF, 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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X915 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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