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Y103 RDC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,781 mi
Last recorded117,781 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 RDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,165 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 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDC, 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 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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