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Y119 LJA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,269 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 95,280 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,042 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,042 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads low.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,756 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,857 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,856 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear wiper worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 35,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,352 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,334 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 22,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,612 miles

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

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 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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