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Y109 DSC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 DSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,276 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 78,233 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar mounting bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clip on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front anti-roll bar mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear) (section between 2 joins (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear) (section between 2 joins (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end clip has broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,149 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded behind exhaust heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded behind exhaust heatshield (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,584 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot lock button missing

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight roughness from offside front wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight roughness from offside front wheel

Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

diffewrent sized tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,909 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,137 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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Y109 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y109 DSC, 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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What year was Y109 DSC registered?

Y109 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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