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Y137 MGY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre worn close to limit (2mm)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit (2mm)

oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 117,031 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

N/S/F Tyre 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chip on windscreen

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2012 116,980 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres 3mm

N/S/F Tyre 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chip on windscreen

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot lock in poor condition

both rear door do not opne from outside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 109,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn and pitted

large engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 109,012 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn and pitted

large engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 104,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,052 miles

child seat in rear

offside rear door will not open

rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 97,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear passenger door does not open from inside or outside

cross bar adjacent to rear beam corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,529 miles

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

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

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

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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Y137 MGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y137 MGY, 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 Y137 MGY registered?

Y137 MGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y137 MGY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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