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Y642 ULB

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,094 mi
Last recorded118,094 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 ULB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,094 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2017 118,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,017 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,224 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,753 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,695 miles

O/S WIPER SLIGHT SMEARING. OIL LEAKS.

WIRE CHAFING N/S INNER C/V GAITER.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,564 miles

REAR AND N/S FRONT WIPER SPLIT. FLUID LEAKS ENGINE. CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

REAR AND N/S FRONT WIPER SPLIT. FLUID LEAKS ENGINE. CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,394 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 ULB is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y642 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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