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Y103 TBP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 TBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 112,408 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 111,973 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,539 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

catalyliic converter rattles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking with age

Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

catalyliic converter rattles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking with age

Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,859 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 94,859 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,853 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2011 93,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,817 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 72,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,085 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs badley corroded.brake pads worn near to limit.

misfire from cold on start up,could affect emissions at a later date.

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 TBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TBP, 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 TBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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