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Y107 RDC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,840 mi
Last recorded113,840 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 RDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,840 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 113,840 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/S/R inner sidelight inoperative(One of two)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear lateral bar corroded and incomplete

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r 185/60/15-H tyre on limit

o/s/f abs ring split but not causing abs warning light to illuminate

o/s/f wheel has slight roughness when rotated

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 30 Nov 2013 101,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r 185/60/15-H tyre on limit

o/s/f abs ring split but not causing abs warning light to illuminate

o/s/f wheel has slight roughness when rotated

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 May 2012 85,274 miles

boot doesnt open

boot inspected from rear seats

both wipers split and poor condition but clearing screen

front brake pads near limit

rear crossmember excessively corroded not within area

Pass 11 May 2011 72,839 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 72,839 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 51,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 61,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2008 41,190 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,189 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 40,189 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 40,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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Y107 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y107 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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Y107 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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