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Y128 TBP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,218 mi
Last recorded141,218 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 TBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,218 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

bottom gearbox stabiliser arm bush worn

front numberplate damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 11 Sep 2013 141,218 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorbers corroded

bottom gearbox stabiliser arm bush worn

front numberplate damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 16 Jun 2012 140,139 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,294 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking

front numberplate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 131,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

front numberplate cracked

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

misfire

Pass 28 May 2009 112,073 miles

Front & Rear brake pads are low

Front brake discs are worn to wear indicators

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear crossmember is corroded

Rear subframe bushes are starting to split

Fail 22 May 2009 112,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & Rear brake pads are low

Front brake discs are worn to wear indicators

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear crossmember is corroded

Rear subframe bushes are starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2008 103,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,206 miles

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 92,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,477 miles

corrosion on rear discs

eml light on

front fog lamp damaged

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 TBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 TBP, 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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Y128 TBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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