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Y132 FBK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,927 mi
Last recorded159,927 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 FBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 159,927 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 159,912 miles

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

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 143,926 miles

n/s front steel wheel fitted same size.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 135,467 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 135,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 120,532 miles

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

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

aux drive belt adjuster worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2008 120,532 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

aux drive belt "adrift"

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 106,717 miles

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

slight dent/damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 17 Aug 2007 106,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight dent/damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,780 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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Y132 FBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y132 FBK, 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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Y132 FBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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