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Y138 NOO

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,393 mi
Last recorded173,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 NOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 173,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 173,393 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,851 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 140,727 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,709 miles

Nearside Front seat loose on mounting

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter appears to be leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,042 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 113,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,564 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,606 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 802,261 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 802,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 75,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,600 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NOO is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y138 NOO, 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 NOO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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