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Y128 ATR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 ATR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,398 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 131,398 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,382 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,138 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 113,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 100,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre scolopped.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 100,035 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre scolopped.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,788 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 72,788 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

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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Y128 ATR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y128 ATR, 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 Y128 ATR registered?

Y128 ATR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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