1997 Renault Megane Scenic 1.6L Petrol · R897 ECR
1997 Renault Megane Scenic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 83,739 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R897 ECR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2022
- 83,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R897 ECR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane Scenic (R897 ECR) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking Brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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