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Y129 VCS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 VCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,925 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,605 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,225 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nsf brake disc slightly scored

osf brake disc scoed and pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread badly cracked between treads and inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread badly cracked between treads and inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,201 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,200 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,833 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear tyre has small cracks in walls

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,246 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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Y129 VCS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VCS, 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 VCS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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