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Y126 DBA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 DBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear sound deadining bar corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,260 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear sound deadining bar corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 80,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise nearside wiper blade split.

advise rear transverse vibration damper bar corroded away.

Fail 18 May 2012 80,112 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise nearside wiper blade split.

advise rear transverse vibration damper bar corroded away.

Pass 19 May 2011 76,205 miles

advise centre stoplamp not working.

advise offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise rear transverse vibration damper bar corroded away.

Fail 19 May 2011 76,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise centre stoplamp not working.

advise offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise rear transverse vibration damper bar corroded away.

Pass 20 May 2010 71,580 miles

advise centre stop lamp not working.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads and shoulders and punctured.

advise rear transverse anti vibrational damper bar excessively corroded.

advise some brake imbalance to offside front.

Fail 19 May 2010 71,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise centre stop lamp not working.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads and shoulders and punctured.

advise rear transverse anti vibrational damper bar excessivly corroded.

advise some brake imbalance to offside front.

Pass 5 May 2009 65,399 miles

advise transverse section beneath fuel tank heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,210 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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Y126 DBA 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 Y126 DBA, 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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Y126 DBA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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