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Y127 LGY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 LGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,405 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,405 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. req a 185/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 46,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,140 miles
Fail 14 May 2012

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

Pass 25 May 2011 39,776 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 39,776 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,193 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,193 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,497 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,497 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 May 2008 28,832 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 May 2007 26,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,498 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Pass 11 May 2006 23,167 miles

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

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

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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Y127 LGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y127 LGY, 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 Y127 LGY registered?

Y127 LGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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