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Y647 BEC

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,435 mi
Last recorded109,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 BEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,600 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault in the system

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on indicating a fault in the system

front tyres wearing on outer edges indicating that the tracking may require adjustment

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,072 miles

offside front tyre on the legal limit (outer edge worn).

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,155 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,005 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust hanging down due to exhaust joint loose

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,231 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,828 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cut on n/s front tyre

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,419 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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Y647 BEC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y647 BEC, 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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Y647 BEC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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