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Y139 MFG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,457 mi
Last recorded145,457 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 MFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 139,801 miles

Brake pipe at rear offside has corrosion

Item removed from driver view

Minor leak of exhaust gas centre pipe

Suspension rear cross channel section has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,496 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

EMS Engine Mangement System Warning Lamp On

OFFSIDE DOOR GLASS LOOSE

cat to middle exhaust clamp blowing

deterioration to rear window drivers view to rear obsured

nearside front tyre wearing inner/outter edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 134,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

EMS Engine Mangement System Warning Lamp On

OFFSIDE DOOR GLASS LOOSE

cat to middle exhaust clamp blowing

deterioration to rear window drivers view to rear obsured

nearside front tyre wearing inner/outter edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,375 miles

EMS Engine Mangement System Warning Lamp On

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 114,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,081 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,081 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,339 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,310 miles

Disc Face Scored

Front Tyres Becoming Low

N/S/F Tyre On Legal Limit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,906 miles

engine management lamp on and electrical connector at lower rear of engine broken and loose

Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management lamp on and electrical connector at lower rear of engine broken and loose

Pass 31 May 2007 54,518 miles

battery goes flat

Fail 31 May 2007 54,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

battery goes flat

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,578 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 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y139 MFG, 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 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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