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Y139 PAX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 PAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going cloudy/scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid sections of flexible hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2026 81,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going cloudy/scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid sections of flexible hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 80,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to split on inner shaft location (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion started rigid section on pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 74,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,433 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 71,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 62,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,978 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low.

Drivers seat getting loose.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,917 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,174 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,981 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 PAX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PAX, 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 Y139 PAX registered?

Y139 PAX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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