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X104 YOO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 YOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,436 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,673 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,428 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,421 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,816 miles

Oil leak

advise tracking check

front brake disc's worn

front number plate damage

rear cross bar corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

advise tracking check

front brake disc's worn

front number plate damage

rear cross bar corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,730 miles

both front brake disc's worn

brake fluid level low

front brakes slight binding

nearside front wiper rubber damage

offside rear brake slight binding

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,726 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake disc's worn

brake fluid level low

front brakes slight binding

nearside front wiper rubber damage

offside rear brake slight binding

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,673 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,551 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,551 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 52,507 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,456 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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X104 YOO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X104 YOO, 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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What year was X104 YOO registered?

X104 YOO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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