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Y114 NHC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 NHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front a pillar by door hinge fractured not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,279 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak expansion bottle split ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing in the very near future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,452 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,098 miles

exhaust poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

exhaust poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,590 miles

front wipers spliting

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,763 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,450 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,449 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,271 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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Y114 NHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y114 NHC, 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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Y114 NHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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