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RIW 1927

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 1927
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alt belt niose

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,207 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alt belt niose

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leaks on engine

Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,966 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti roll bar outer bushes are showing signs of wear.

Oil on underside, unable to see cause because of trays.

Rear lateral bar is corroded (not covered by mot)

Slight play in end of steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti roll bar outer bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

Oil on underside, unable to see cause because of trays.

Rear lateral bar is corroded (not covered by mot)

Slight play in end of steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,251 miles

Lower centre engine stabilising mounting is deteriorating.

Oil on engine.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,251 miles

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

Lower centre engine stabilising mounting is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & as nails in the tread.

Oil on engine.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 88,154 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Fail 6 Apr 2012 88,154 miles

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

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

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,849 miles

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

One segment of centre rear brake liht is not working.

There is a screw in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,323 miles

One segment of centre rear brake liht is not working.

There is a screw in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,870 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,410 miles

front number plate damage

hand brake travel

rear bumper damage

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,077 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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RIW 1927 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 1927, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIW 1927 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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