1998 RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC1.6L PETROL

Most recent MOT outcome The last recorded MOT was on 21 January 2008, when the car passed with no recorded defects at 71 423 mi. That test is now more than 18 years old, so it provides no insight into the vehicle’s present condition. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the four entries (2006‑2008) a clear pattern emerges: 2007 – multiple failures: ineffective nearside wiper, a major rear‑exhaust leak, out‑of‑spec Lambda reading, and a split/missing off‑side outer track‑rod end joint cover. 2008 – failure (just five days before the pass) for excessive corrosion on the off‑side rear‑suspension component mounting area. These items point to two areas of concern – corrosion on suspension mounting points and persistent exhaust‑system leakage. The track‑rod joint cover problem also suggests possible wear or damage to steering‑linkage components. Trend assessment The 2006 MOT passed cleanly, but the 2007 test recorded several serious defects. The 2008 pass indicates that at least some of the 2007 faults were remedied, yet the same year a new corrosion issue was flagged. With only these historic records, the trend cannot be judged as definitively improving or worsening; the data simply shows intermittent problems that were addressed at the time but may have re‑emerged. Mileage versus age At 71 423 mi the car averages roughly 2 500 mi per year – unusually low for a 1998 model.