CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y656 SWR

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,556 miles

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis stabilizer bar (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,583 miles

rear body tension bar badly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,583 miles

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

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

rear body tension bar badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,866 miles

advise front tyres worn inner outer edge boot lock missing rear axle tension bar badly corroded

rear axle tension bar badly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,866 miles

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

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

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

advise front tyres worn inner outer edge boot lock missing rear axle tension bar badly corroded

rear axle tension bar badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,532 miles

n/s front and rear tyres worn at outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,390 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake disc worn & o/s/f disc scored

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,561 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,418 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,157 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on side walls

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y656 SWR is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y656 SWR?

You can check the full history of Y656 SWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y656 SWR registered?

Y656 SWR is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y656 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 SWR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y656 SWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y656 SWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.