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Y656 MFJ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,378 mi
Last recorded153,378 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 MFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 153,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 142,219 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 142,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,633 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 115,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,803 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2012 102,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,752 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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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Y656 MFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y656 MFJ, 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 Y656 MFJ registered?

Y656 MFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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