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Y131 PHT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 PHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 104,729 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)

both front wiper blades ends split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,238 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,

Underside rear crossbar has corrosion, but is not a load bearing part.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,991 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

ns wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,460 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,426 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads appear low

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Jul 2005 23,305 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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Y131 PHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y131 PHT, 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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Y131 PHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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