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Y661 JDG

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,079 mi
Last recorded138,079 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 JDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,079 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres showing signs of ageing (cracking)

rear torsion bar rubber bushes deteriorating O/S and N/S

underneath rear cross bar rotted out

Fail 14 Dec 2016 138,078 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

O/S and N/S rear tyres showing signs of ageing (cracking)

rear torsion bar rubber bushes deteriorating O/S and N/S

underneath rear cross bar rotted out

Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,584 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 120,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,853 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,322 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,694 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISC PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED BUT NOT INSECURE

NAIL IN TREAD OF TYRE ON OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Fail 7 Dec 2009 85,694 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISC PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED BUT NOT INSECURE

NAIL IN TREAD OF TYRE ON OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,976 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 69,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,969 miles

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

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

sticker in screen removed +

Pass 6 Jun 2005 46,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y661 JDG is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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