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Y141 LHT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,970 mi
Last recorded57,970 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 LHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise from engine

offside door accident damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,364 miles

accident damadge o/s door

o/s rear tyre adge cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,362 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

accident damadge o/s door

o/s rear tyre adge cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,804 miles

o/s rear tyer staring to perish on side wall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,802 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyer staring to perish on side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,910 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,908 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,788 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,788 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,665 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/front wiper split on ends

Fail 5 Aug 2009 46,665 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front wiper split on ends

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,143 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,387 miles

A/C compressor bearing worn,also noisey.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,387 miles

A/C compressor bearing worn,also noisey.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,036 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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Y141 LHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y141 LHT, 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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Y141 LHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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