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Y103 HHB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 HHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 32,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear stabilizer bar corroded

all suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 32,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear stabilizer bar corroded

all suspension corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 32,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 32,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,889 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern just visible

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 32,888 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively cracked (1.6 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 32,885 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively cracked (1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 32,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 32,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,367 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 32,367 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,149 miles

Rear axle cross bar corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,887 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre splitting

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,632 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 31,629 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,310 miles

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

advise wipers worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,830 miles

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

advise rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,564 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 29,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,295 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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Y103 HHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y103 HHB, 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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Y103 HHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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