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Y642 RBE

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,403 mi
Last recorded140,403 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 RBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 140,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 131,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r torsion bushes deterioated

Pass 17 May 2012 125,920 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedel bent out shape.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,500 miles

engine noise

Fail 19 May 2011 121,339 miles

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

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

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

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

engine noise

Fail 20 May 2010 115,354 miles

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

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

engine noise

Pass 20 May 2010 115,354 miles

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

engine noise

Fail 22 May 2009 108,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 108,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 101,450 miles

engine noisy

Fail 20 May 2008 101,450 miles

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

engine noisy

Pass 31 May 2007 95,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,782 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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Y642 RBE is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y642 RBE, 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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Y642 RBE is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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