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Y103 YJW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,993 mi
Last recorded180,993 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 180,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 180,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 169,874 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,094 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 157,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 140,384 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2012 140,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn inner edge advise tracking check

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2011 130,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2011 130,468 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 112,838 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r brake disc outer friction surface

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc outer friction surface

Fail 11 Feb 2010 112,838 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s/r brake disc outer friction surface

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc outer friction surface

Pass 12 Feb 2009 103,919 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 77,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,726 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 YJW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y103 YJW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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