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Y138 ADP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,622 mi
Last recorded125,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 ADP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,622 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 125,622 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking main brake pipe at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,125 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Wipers split but clearing the screen

Fail 11 Jul 2015 119,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Wipers split but clearing the screen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 106,605 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,334 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,500 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front pipe to middle pipe exhaust clamp loose/deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,797 miles

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

both drive shafts worn and noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2010 92,797 miles

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

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

both drive shafts worn and noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fog lamp cracked

rear engine mount split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 69,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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Y138 ADP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 Y138 ADP, 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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Y138 ADP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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