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Y118 OHN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 OHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 95,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear front to rear (hub to flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres perished but cords not yet visible.

Fail 31 May 2016 95,714 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear front to rear (hub to flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres perished but cords not yet visible.

Pass 26 May 2015 91,045 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 86,359 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

o/s/r 1/4 panel damaged

Fail 20 May 2014 86,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

o/s/r 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 5 Jun 2012 76,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,729 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 May 2010 64,967 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 64,967 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,050 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,014 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre heavily cracked not showing cord at time of test †

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 OHN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y118 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

Y118 OHN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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