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Y127 UEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,487 mi
Last recorded118,487 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,487 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 118,487 miles

Brake lever excessively worn lever button sticking (1.1.15 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured shock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,738 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,733 miles

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross bar excessively corroded and weak (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,108 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,107 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint incorrectly fitted (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,043 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,039 miles

n/s/r side light not working.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outside edges.

rear engine tie bar insicure.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,023 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r side light not working.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outside edges.

rear engine tie bar insicure.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,472 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,997 miles

front discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,380 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,392 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT INDICATOR

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT INDICATOR

ADVISE WHEELS HAVE WHEEL TRIMS FITTED(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 40,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT INDICATORS

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT INDICATORS

ADVISE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

ADVISE WHEELS HAVE WHEEL TRIMS FITTED(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,485 miles

advise nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,285 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 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y127 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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