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Y142 HHC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 HHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,277 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,135 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,020 miles

front discs corroded

slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,299 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,624 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,624 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,620 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,841 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 36,841 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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