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Y126 TBK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 TBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,509 miles

rear crossmember excessive corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 95,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

rear crossmember excessive corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,688 miles

n/s wiper split

slight body damage

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper split

slight body damage

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,924 miles

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

body damage

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,923 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 23 May 2011 62,358 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 May 2011 62,357 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 55,993 miles

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

bonnet damaged

front brake discs worn

n/s/r bumper/wing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2009 49,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2008 43,921 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,535 miles

INNER EDGES OF BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,108 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 TBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TBK, 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 Y126 TBK registered?

Y126 TBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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