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NU51 PYZ

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 PYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 114,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,717 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 100,717 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 93,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,122 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small oil leak at back of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 63,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake disc corroded

nearside front tyre inner edge 1.6mm

offside front tyre edges 2mm

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,297 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 53,075 miles

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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NU51 PYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NU51 PYZ, 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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NU51 PYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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