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Y127 WAJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,896 mi
Last recorded108,896 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 WAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,896 miles

Front engine under covers loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front engine under covers loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014
Fail 12 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 85,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,529 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,478 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 WAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

Y127 WAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y127 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 WAJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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