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Y126 NDW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 NDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked close to fail (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt top plastic cover loose is working advise repair (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle on inside loose still working (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights were to low ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked close to fail (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt top plastic cover loose is working advise repair (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle on inside loose still working (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights were to low ()

Pass 17 May 2016 113,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play close to fail (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 113,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play close to fail (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 105,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,407 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front inner door handle loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front inner door handle loose

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,630 miles

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

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

advise drivers sunvisor secured by tape in stowed position.

advise front number plate slight damage

advise nearside mirror arm repair

advise offside mirror arm repair

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

advise front number plate slight damage

advise nearside mirror arm repair

advise offside mirror arm repair

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,197 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,392 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,866 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,561 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,853 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 NDW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y126 NDW, 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 NDW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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