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Y138 DBA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,809 mi
Last recorded165,809 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 DBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 165,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

boot wont open from outside switch

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,368 miles

Central Rear Unable to open tailgate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bushing deteriorated but not loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play allowing movement in coil spring (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bushing deteriorated but not loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,158 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower dog bone mounting splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pressure stat weeping

tailgate will not open

Fail 29 Sep 2020 156,151 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower dog bone mounting splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pressure stat weeping

tailgate will not open

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 148,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn 175/65/14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre SIDEWALL ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,476 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,364 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,899 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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Y138 DBA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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