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Y127 PJA

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 139,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear wheels slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe rear stabiliser arms bolts loose/missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar in front of rear axle corroded/missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear cross bar in front of rear axle corroded /missing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 126,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 120,797 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 16 May 2016 120,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light lense cracked.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

stabiliser bar in front of rear axle corroded/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,420 miles

CAT rattles when knocked...passed test ok

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

wiper blades not clearing as well as they should

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,864 miles

advise front discs lipped and worn on inner eage pads ok

Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,229 miles

high level stop light innop

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,467 miles

spare fitted to near side rear

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,083 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 44,083 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJA, 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 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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