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Y127 VLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,783 miles

various body damage

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

various body damage

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,042 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 91,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,637 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,150 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low and offshape causing a bearing sound on road test 185/60/15

wiper wswitch fault when operating screenwash

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low and offshape causing a bearing sound on road test 185/60/15

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,761 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)

nearside rear body damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,761 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear body damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,289 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

lower engine stabiliser worn

nearside front wheel rim inner face damage

offside rear tyre offshape

timing belt history?

Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

lower engine stabiliser worn

nearside front wheel rim inner face damage

offside rear tyre offshape

timing belt history?

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,142 miles

nearside rear door difficult to open from outside but does open

Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear door difficult to open from outside but does open

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper smeering

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,065 miles

rear wiper smeering

Pass 1 May 2009 57,849 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2008 48,343 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 48,343 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,467 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 VLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

Y127 VLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y127 VLC safe to buy?

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