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Y661 LRF

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 LRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,866 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

h/brake cable needs adjusting

rear exh box mounts exc worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,473 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 132,473 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015

BRAKE HOES FURRELS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BOTH EXHUAST RUBBER MOUNTS DETERIATED

Pass 18 May 2014 116,134 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge s

steering rack has slight play in o/s/f

Fail 17 May 2014 116,134 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge s

steering rack has slight play in o/s/f

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,060 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads looking low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,999 miles

air bag lamp is on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

air bag lamp is on

off side steering rack gaiter is twisted

oil leaks

rear exhaust rubbers are worn

Pass 9 May 2011 103,798 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corroded & worn

rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2010 53,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 45,491 miles

heavy oil leaks engine

osf fog lamp inop

centre exhaust rubs heat shield

grease nsf cv joint boot

both front tyres showing inner tread worn advise replacement

Pass 27 May 2008 39,599 miles

osf wheel inner rim slight damage

signs of nsf outer driveshaft gater leaking grease

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,032 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre deep cracking in tread advise replacment

Pass 26 May 2006 29,380 miles

nsf tyre tread low

nsr tyre cracks in wall

rear brakes cleanded up some corrosion to discs pads low

Fail 25 May 2006 29,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear brake discs corrosion pads low

nsf tyre tread low

nsr tyre cracks in wall and tread

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 LRF is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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