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Y661 NNB

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 NNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,577 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 120,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,056 miles

O/S TRACK ROD END APPEARS TO BE SECURED WITH 2 LOCKING NUTS--SLIGHT PLAY FRT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES--SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES

Fail 18 Nov 2013 109,800 miles

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

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

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

O/S TRACK ROD END APPEARS TO BE SECURED WITH 2 LOCKING NUTS--SLIGHT PLAY FRT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES--SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 93,537 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,650 miles

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2008 70,630 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,076 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter becoming insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,345 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2005 49,997 miles

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

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)

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

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 NNB is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NNB, 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 NNB is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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