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Y648 EAJ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,464 mi
Last recorded84,464 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 84,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,556 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre on the limit

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and metal object in tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blink to both rear lights with indicators

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2009 54,246 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,921 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,815 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,198 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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Y648 EAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y648 EAJ, 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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Y648 EAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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