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Y122 NMW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,905 mi
Last recorded125,905 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 125,905 miles

Accelerator pedal very stiff

Central stop light slightly dim

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under bonnet brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2022 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Accelerator pedal very stiff

Central stop light slightly dim

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under bonnet brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,732 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front brake disc inner faces corroded - poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Front brake disc inner faces corroded - poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,175 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly worn

Offside Rear wheel rim has slight buckle

both front anti roll bar bushes perished and cracked

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly worn

Offside Rear wheel rim has slight buckle

both front anti roll bar bushes perished and cracked

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,141 miles

centre exhaust clamp rusty and minor blow evident

stonechip and minor marks on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Front inner steering arms have slight play

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front brake rubbing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 85,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,579 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,589 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,713 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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Y122 NMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y122 NMW, 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 Y122 NMW registered?

Y122 NMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y122 NMW safe to buy?

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