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Y653 RPX

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 RPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2016 165,085 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear suspension radius arm bushes worn/deteriorated

both rear tyres tread cracking

brakes not tested due to dangerous items listed

nearside headlamp bracket broken

nearside washer jet blocked

rear chassis support bar corroded

signs of oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2015 152,857 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

cuts on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre and tread cracking slightly

nearside headlamp broken mounting

rear crossmember support bar corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Jul 2015 152,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

cuts on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre and tread cracking slightly

nearside headlamp broken mounting

rear crossmember support bar corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jul 2014 142,851 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 142,835 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2013 135,279 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 130,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 113,714 miles

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

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,696 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 108,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 92,440 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,126 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 84,056 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt not checked

Pass 5 May 2006 71,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 63,660 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 63,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y653 RPX is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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