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Y657 BCL

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 BCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,510 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking in walls and treads

Fail 14 Feb 2018 136,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

all four tyres cracking in walls and treads

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,742 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 124,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both front rings (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,696 miles

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

screen washers partly blocked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 106,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,201 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,200 miles

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

rear suspension vibration bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,759 miles

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

child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear

rear vibration bar corroded through

Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,759 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear

rear vibration bar corroded through

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,871 miles

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

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

rear suspension x bar corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,871 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension x bar corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,864 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,806 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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Y657 BCL is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y657 BCL, 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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Y657 BCL is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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