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Y671 EAJ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,206 mi
Last recorded187,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 187,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking braking efforts on prescribed limit

Fail 27 Jun 2018 187,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not illuminating/dim (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking braking efforts on prescribed limit

Pass 28 Jun 2017 184,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 180,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nails in tread x 2

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 180,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nails in tread x 2

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 177,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 174,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 171,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 168,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 162,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 154,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 146,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,568 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

drivers seat has slight play (in runners) recommend further investigation

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,751 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 71,068 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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Y671 EAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y671 EAJ, 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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Y671 EAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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