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Y657 LAT

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,839 mi
Last recorded106,839 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 LAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 106,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 95,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 3 May 2012 95,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nsr tyre cracked/perished

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,871 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nsr tyre cracked/perished

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake disc's excessively worn

rrear brake disc's excessively worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 686,085 miles

Nearside front door check strap insecure

Rough feeling on steering when turned lock to lock

Fail 25 Jul 2009 686,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front door check strap insecure

Rough feeling on steering when turned lock to lock

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,046 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,046 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 51,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,943 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
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Y657 LAT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y657 LAT, 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 LAT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y657 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y657 LAT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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