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Y663 VGA

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 VGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 75,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,172 miles

brake discs corroded all round

front anti rollbar bushes worn

front numberplate faded

offside outer cv boot perished

rattle from side of engine possible belt tensioner

Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,168 miles

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

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

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

brake discs all round starting to corrode

front numberplate starting to fade

offside outer cv boot perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,259 miles

advise front number plate starting to delaminate.

advise offside rear door check strap loose.

advise outer edge of nearside front tyre is worn and the rest of tread on 2mm ,advise replacement.

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode.

advise slight movement in offside of steering rack.

advise slight sticking on nearside and offside rear brakes.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,804 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 52,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,038 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y663 VGA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y663 VGA, 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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What year was Y663 VGA registered?

Y663 VGA is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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