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Y653 JGU

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,526 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak o/s CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,787 miles

AIR INTAKE PIPE MISSING

COOLANT LOW

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,498 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,120 miles

Front both tyres bald inner edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,141 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,743 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

centre brake light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear brakes binding slightly

centre brake light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,759 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,759 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 39,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,873 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 JGU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y653 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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