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Y142 EFR

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,731 mi
Last recorded120,731 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 EFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,731 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2015 111,627 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 Jul 2013 86,338 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,338 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,093 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,999 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,372 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,263 miles

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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Y142 EFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y142 EFR, 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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Y142 EFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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