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AIG 8361

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8361
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both rear sills corroded

rear axle support beam badly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 138,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear sills corroded

rear axle support beam badly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension cross brace in very poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2012 129,428 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension cross brace in very poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2012 129,352 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,373 miles

N/S REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IS PARTIALLY DIM.

O/S FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE IS MISSING.

REAR BRAKE DISCS AT BOTH SIDES ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION BRACING BAR IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND IS BREAKING UP.

REAR WIPER BLADE AND ARM ARE MISSING.

VISABLE BODY DAMAGE ALONG N/S.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 122,368 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE IS MISSING.

REAR BRAKE DISCS AT BOTH SIDES ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION BRACING BAR IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND IS BREAKING UP.

REAR WIPER BLADE AND ARM ARE MISSING.

VISABLE BODY DAMAGE ALONG N/S.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 117,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED TO EXCESS AROUND INSIDE SURFACES.

ENGINE OIL FILLER AND DIPSTICK HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS INSECURE TO ENGINE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

LENSE IS MISSING FROM O/S REAR NUMBERT PLATE LIGHT.

REAR SUSPENSION BRACING BAR IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND HOLED.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,009 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 112,259 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,099 miles

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

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

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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AIG 8361 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 83,782 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 AIG 8361, 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 26 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AIG 8361 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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