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Y118 YJM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,404 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OSF-suspension/shock not holding weight as it should be.

REAR WINDOW- obscured view to rear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,749 miles

WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ENOUGH TO PASS TEST BUT DISC CONDITION IS POOR AND WOULD ADVISE ADDITIONAL WORK IN VIEW OF 22% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKE,

Fail 16 Feb 2013 88,630 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres nearing legal limit,

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,614 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,404 miles

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

front o/s fog lamp cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake and handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

Y118 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y118 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 YJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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