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Y644 VEY

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

196,771 mi
Last recorded196,771 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 VEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 196,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 196,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 194,990 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 194,990 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 193,280 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 193,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 191,265 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2023 191,265 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 189,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 187,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 187,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 185,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 182,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 182,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 180,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 180,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 173,762 miles

osf anti roll bar bush has play

Pass 17 May 2016 164,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

small chip to window screen

Pass 21 May 2015 158,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn in ner edges

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 21 May 2015 158,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn in ner edges

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 May 2014 153,166 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 23 May 2013 144,053 miles

nearside headlamp slightly misty

Pass 17 May 2012 135,539 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2011 118,797 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 118,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 99,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,028 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,022 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,510 miles

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 62,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,107 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat being fitted

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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Y644 VEY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y644 VEY, 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 Y644 VEY registered?

Y644 VEY is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y644 VEY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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