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Y133 WBK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,727 mi
Last recorded122,727 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 WBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,727 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded inner areas

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 17 % , n/s lower reading

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 % , n/s lower reading

Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Brakes ; parking brake lever has side play , recommend check lever / mounting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine ; coolant level low

Note ; engine , misfire at idle ?

Registration ; rear plate deteriorated

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link bush worn

Tyres ; n/s/r tyre ( secondary ) tread balding on inner edge

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Aug 2014 122,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded inner areas

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 17 % , n/s lower reading

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 % , n/s lower reading

Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Brakes ; parking brake lever has side play , recommend check lever / mounting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine ; coolant level low

Note ; engine , misfire at idle ?

Registration ; rear plate deteriorated

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link bush worn

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f secondary tread bald on edges , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery loose but not insecure

centre exhaust box deteriorating

engine missfire detected but passed emmisions

rear support bar under vehicle seriously corroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

stone chips in front screen

Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,934 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battery loose but not insecure

centre exhaust box deteriorating

engine missfire detected but passed emmisions

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear support bar under vehicle seriously corroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

stone chips in front screen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,010 miles

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

rear cross beam very corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

rear cross beam very corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 87,700 miles

osr tyre featherd on outer edg

rear lateral support bar heavily corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,266 miles

rear number plate lettering slightly faded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,249 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,249 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,577 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear suspension surport bracket rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,411 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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Y133 WBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y133 WBK, 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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Y133 WBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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