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Y129 OLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper missing

Fail 5 May 2020 60,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front reg. plate deteriorated

Rear wiper missing

Pass 14 May 2019 58,226 miles

Rear wiper missing

Fail 13 May 2019 58,226 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 11 May 2018 56,505 miles

Rear reg. plate loose

Pass 15 May 2017 55,552 miles

Rear wiperblade missing

Fail 12 May 2017 55,551 miles

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

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

Rear wiperblade missing

Pass 13 May 2016 54,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,250 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 52,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,744 miles

Front tyres sidewall cracked

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

O/S headlamp loose

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,657 miles

Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 27,797 miles

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

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

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

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 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OLC, 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 Y129 OLC registered?

Y129 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y129 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 OLC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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