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Y643 UPO

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,118 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 118,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 103,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,437 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear, belt not tested

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 16 Oct 2010 85,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to rear, belt not tested

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front wiper weak/slightly split

rear boot lock damaged

rear number plate loose

Fail 8 Oct 2008 61,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front wiper weak/slightly split

offside number plate light intermitant fault

rear boot lock damaged

rear number plate loose

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,052 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs starting to pitt

Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,048 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear discs starting to pitt

Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre low 3mm 185/65r15h

rear discs starting to pitt

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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Y643 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red 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 Y643 UPO, 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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Y643 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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