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Y127 LJA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tread inner shoulder worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 115,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tread inner shoulder worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,246 miles

o/s/r pass.door outer handle not work

o/s/r tread 3mm inner shoulder worn off

rear footbrake imbalance quite high 24%

Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r pass.door outer handle not work

o/s/r tread 3mm inner shoulder worn off

rear footbrake imbalance quite high 24%

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,841 miles

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

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

o/s/f tread puncture

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 60,797 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 47,956 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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Y127 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y127 LJA, 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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Y127 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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