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Y138 HRG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 HRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective has movement ()

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,371 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,371 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,172 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,215 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,003 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,844 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,767 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,342 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,782 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 HRG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HRG, 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 Y138 HRG registered?

Y138 HRG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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