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Y106 RDC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,826 mi
Last recorded69,826 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 RDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 69,826 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 69,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 56,214 miles

Near sisde front cv gaitor is cable tied but is secure

Various scratches throughout bodywork and alloys Engine cover loose engine bolts missing Engine oil leaks Engine undertray fitted Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion Exhaust system corroded Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge appr

Fail 4 May 2011 56,214 miles

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

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

Near sisde front cv gaitor is cable tied but is secure

Various scratches throughout bodywork and alloys Engine cover loose engine bolts missing Engine oil leaks Engine undertray fitted Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion Exhaust system corroded Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge appr

Pass 12 May 2010 54,081 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front balljoint

Fail 12 May 2010 54,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front balljoint

Pass 8 May 2009 52,189 miles

offside front spring wearing thin near top

Fail 8 May 2009 52,189 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front spring wearing thin near top

Pass 13 May 2008 48,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 48,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 45,473 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 45,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 May 2006 38,511 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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Y106 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y106 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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Y106 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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