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Y137 MJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 MJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 102,209 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,075 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre slightcracks on inner side wall

Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre slightcracks on inner side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,658 miles

battery insecure boot wont open front wheel rim bent o/s

Fail 20 Aug 2010 79,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

battery insecure boot wont open front wheel rim bent o/s

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,187 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,831 miles

Clutch pedal antislip pad torn

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

Front licence plate damage around nearside fixing

Nearside rear tyre to 1.6mm

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front tyre to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,831 miles

Clutch pedal antislip pad torn

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

Front licence plate damage around nearside fixing

Nearside rear tyre to 1.6mm

Offside front tyre to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade excessivly torn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,848 miles

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

rear wiper blade excessivly torn

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,811 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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Y137 MJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y137 MJA, 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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Y137 MJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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