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Y678 SBK

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 SBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,894 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 128,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 128,594 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,088 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 111,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 102,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,428 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 92,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,337 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 81,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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Y678 SBK is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y678 SBK, 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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Y678 SBK is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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