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Y124 MGW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,304 mi
Last recorded133,304 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 MGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,304 miles

rear cross member running across car holed and corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 133,303 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

rear cross member running across car holed and corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

temp fuel cap fitted , mot approved cap

Fail 16 Dec 2014 121,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

temp fuel cap fitted , mot approved cap

Pass 30 Nov 2013 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on all brake discs

O/s rear tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,522 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on all brake discs

O/s rear tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s rear tyre "T" rated all others "H" rated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s tyres "H" speed rated o/s tyres "T" speed rated

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s tyres "H" speed rated o/s tyres "T" speed rated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,189 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 67,172 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,630 miles

Emissions only just met standards.

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested as clipped in with childseat - as per MOT guidelines.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,820 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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Y124 MGW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y124 MGW, 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 Y124 MGW registered?

Y124 MGW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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