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Y656 XDA

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,515 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 122,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S N/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,576 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,474 miles

n/s brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,474 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,673 miles

advise - boot lock defective

advise - front tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 13 Aug 2009 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise - boot lock defective

advise - front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,687 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,685 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,551 miles

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

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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Y656 XDA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDA, 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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Y656 XDA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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