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Y124 RDC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 RDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,360 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,649 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake hose mounting corroded on rear axle

slight scratch to lower part of screen

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,431 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,109 miles

wrong chassis number on windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,893 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,278 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 24 Jan 2006 31,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y124 RDC, 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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Y124 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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