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Y661 HCD

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 HCD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 99,485 miles

O/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 29 May 2014 99,479 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,387 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre slighly perished

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,943 miles

Cross beam attached to rear suspension is heavily corroded

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a minor undulation in the tread which may be a sign of a casing failure in the future

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,943 miles

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

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

Cross beam attached to rear suspension is heavily corroded

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a minor undulation in the tread which may be a sign of a casing failure in the future

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,419 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged but still provides view to rear

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,419 miles

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

Drivers door mirror damaged but still provides view to rear

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

Tyre wear patterns indicate tracking may need adjusting

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,418 miles

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

O/S Front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,404 miles

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

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

O/S Front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,196 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer side wall.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,393 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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Y661 HCD is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y661 HCD, 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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Y661 HCD is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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