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Y129 NBF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 NBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,120 miles

3 rubbers perrished on rear exhaust

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has slight flat spot on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,786 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 54,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,709 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 54,706 miles

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

all rubber exhaust mounting bushes detiorated but still secure

engine management light on

front discs heavily pitted and worn

rear engine mountain detiorated resulting in slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,659 miles

front discs heavily corroded and liped

offside front pads worn low

very slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 17 Dec 2011 54,659 miles

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

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

front discs heavily corroded and liped

offside front pads worn low

very slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,650 miles

exhust bracket corroded and sligtly blowing

front discs heavily pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2009 54,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,531 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre has cuts in but not deep enough to expose ply's

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,149 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,298 miles

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

rattle on catalitic converter

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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Y129 NBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y129 NBF, 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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Y129 NBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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