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Y645 VDC

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,096 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,588 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,411 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack.center and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,898 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 45,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,898 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

brake pads all round very low change them

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,707 miles

brake pads all round very low change them

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,517 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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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Y645 VDC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y645 VDC, 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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Y645 VDC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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