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Y685 JHT

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,565 mi
Last recorded178,565 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 178,565 miles

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 20 Jan 2015 173,639 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 173,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 165,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 159,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 159,501 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 152,354 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 152,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 144,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,956 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 123,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 108,219 miles

v- belt tensioner/roller squealing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,083 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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Y685 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y685 JHT, 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 Y685 JHT registered?

Y685 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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