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Y139 HNU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 HNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust fixings loose

Fail 7 Jul 2026 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust fixings loose

Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/r wheel's inner rim buckled

Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,520 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight noisy

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 140,323 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noisy

o/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,384 miles

o/s/r wheel's inner rim damaged (buckled)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 137,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel's inner rim damaged (buckled)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,003 miles

o/s/f inner rim damaged

slight noisey wheel bearing o/s/r

slight wear to n/s/f lower swivel

slight wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,367 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,135 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,103 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,487 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front, off side rear and the near side rear tyres are perished.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough and sounds slightly noisy.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,486 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

near side front, off side rear and the near side rear tyres are perished.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough and sounds slightly noisy.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 85,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front service brakes show run-out.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,593 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded/holed.

Fail 3 Sep 2011 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear lateral bar corroded/holed.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,769 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

low effort on near side park brake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,166 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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Y139 HNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y139 HNU, 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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Y139 HNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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