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Y653 JFM

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 JFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,573 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked but no cords showing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,334 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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Y653 JFM 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y653 JFM, 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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Y653 JFM is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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