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Y106 VCF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 VCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule near limit of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner side dim

Offside Rear lights slightly interfering with one another

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

hazard switch slightly poor

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear cross beam in front of axle corroded

power steering fluid low / signs oil weep on steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,156 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,019 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,419 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,419 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 48,626 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side wiperblade split on ends

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,964 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked around walls and around tread

high level brake light not working

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall-no cords visible

Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,964 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked around walls and around tread

high level brake light not working

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall-no cords visible

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,457 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 VCF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y106 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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