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Y119 LGR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,790 mi
Last recorded89,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 LGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,790 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 89,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,085 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 78,075 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,090 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 73,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 72,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,975 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,124 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,213 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 59,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,388 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TOO MIN THICKNESS N/S/F TYRE 3MM

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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Y119 LGR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y119 LGR, 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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Y119 LGR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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