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Y119 YOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,196 mi
Last recorded155,196 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 YOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 155,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

battery loose in its carrier

front brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s/f fog light smashed and not working

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing dur to brake binding to excess

Pass 15 Aug 2014 148,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 140,428 miles

Front brakes pitted and worn

N/S/R Tyre wearing out of shape

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 134,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lower engine mounting play

Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine mounting play

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,857 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 85,855 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 74,808 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,794 miles

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 YOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y119 YOJ, 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 Y119 YOJ registered?

Y119 YOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y119 YOJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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