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Y118 HTX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,407 mi
Last recorded92,407 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 HTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,888 miles

rear lateral bar corroded & broken

Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

rear lateral bar corroded & broken

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear centre lateral bar corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear centre lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,734 miles

rear upper stabilizer bar corroded & holed

Fail 13 Aug 2010 74,734 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear upper stabilizer bar corroded & holed

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,341 miles

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

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

advise rear silencer been repaired

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,140 miles

rear stabilizer bar holed & corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,938 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,858 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp possibly worn

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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Y118 HTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y118 HTX, 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 Y118 HTX registered?

Y118 HTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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