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Y649 LUA

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 LUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,395 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 93,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 83,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,439 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,298 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2007 49,322 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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Y649 LUA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y649 LUA, 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 Y649 LUA registered?

Y649 LUA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 May 2001.

Is Y649 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y649 LUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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