Renault Megane Scenic (2000)
2000 Renault Megane Scenic
CarHunch analysed 26,343 real MOT records for the 2000 Renault Megane Scenic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Renault Megane Scenic has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.7%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and one-third of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—both serious red flags for a buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (66.8% and 66.0% pass rates respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage.
At an average mileage of 86,311 miles for a 24-year-old car, these Scénics have been driven reasonably hard, yet they're still generating 4.5 failures and 14.3 advisories per MOT on average—suggesting worn and troublesome components across the board. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and cooling system, as this generation is prone to expensive repairs in these areas.
What to check before buying a 2000 Renault Megane Scenic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 32.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 23,605 | 66.8% | 4.52 |
| Diesel (10%) | 2,726 | 66% | 4.37 |
| LPG (0%) | 11 | 64.6% | 4.91 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Renault Megane Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Renault Megane Scenic vehicles fall between 68,154 and 98,447 miles.
2000 Renault Megane Scenic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 743 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
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