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Y647 UCT

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,273 mi
Last recorded125,273 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 UCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,273 miles

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

Drivers seat back worn

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat back worn

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

Rear noise lateral bar holed and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 125,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Drivers seat back worn

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat back worn

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

Rear noise lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,197 miles

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

oil leak

rear noise lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,735 miles

front coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,520 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre high level light inop

Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre high level light inop

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,356 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes have slight bind

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Mar 2011 91,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both cv gaitors require attention soon

both rear discs slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both cv gaitors require attention soon

both rear discs slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Fail 15 Oct 2010 89,977 miles

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

exhaust welded previously to test, Wire strap used to support system

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,977 miles

exhaust welded previously to test, Wire strap used to support system

Fail 31 Oct 2009 78,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,347 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,811 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 66,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 50,055 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge and close to limits of 1.6 mm

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge and close to limits of 1.6 mm

rear wiper blade torn

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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Y647 UCT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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