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Y141 RDC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 RDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 154,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 148,315 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 141,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 135,846 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 119,354 miles

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

front brake discs scorred

Fail 15 Mar 2012 119,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs scorred

Fail 24 Mar 2011 113,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,704 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,899 miles

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

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

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 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y141 RDC, 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 RDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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