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Y127 MFG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 MFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle stiffening rod corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 69,125 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged But Can Not Be Misread

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,564 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe that goes in to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,907 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 67,907 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 66,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,558 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,286 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,753 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 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MFG, 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 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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