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A7 GVH

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,258 mi
Last recorded182,258 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 182,258 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2012 182,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

extensive welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2011 174,095 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to under vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2011 174,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out to under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 163,657 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 163,576 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 157,779 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out under vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2009 157,738 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 156,905 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

offside front seat squab cloth torn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 151,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 145,592 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 145,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 138,995 miles

rear sills corroded.

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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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A7 GVH is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 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 A7 GVH, 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 29 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 A7 GVH registered?

A7 GVH is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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