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Y142 HFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,794 mi
Last recorded119,794 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,794 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 119,790 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top o/s engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,933 miles

Offside Front disc in poor condition

engine mount in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front disc in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre just legal

engine mount in poor condition

exstream wear on front tyres

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,364 miles

internal surfaces of front discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 68,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 62,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,647 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,843 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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Y142 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y142 HFJ, 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 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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