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Y117 MUA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,312 mi
Last recorded126,312 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 MUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 126,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 116,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,964 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,356 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear lower chassis brace (horizontal bar) corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,668 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,304 miles

o/s/f dic rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2008 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,891 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 61,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 48,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 48,922 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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Y117 MUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y117 MUA, 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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Y117 MUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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