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DKZ 7143

2000 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane Scenic83,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 7143
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 170,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 164,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 150,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,851 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 133,843 miles

front discs worn and badly lipped

fuel filler door missing

near side rear door does not open from inside or out

near side rear quarter panel window broken

Fail 25 Nov 2010 133,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn and badly lipped

fuel filler door missing

near side rear door does not open from inside or out

near side rear quarter panel window broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 116,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 116,253 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,662 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,507 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2006 58,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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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DKZ 7143 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DKZ 7143, 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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DKZ 7143 is a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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