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Y697 VGD

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 VGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 126,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,475 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear disc starting to corrode

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,470 miles

osr door moulding clip broken corrosion on brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,530 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Mar 2009 81,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,402 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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Y697 VGD is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y697 VGD, 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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Y697 VGD is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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