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Y144 TJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 TJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,926 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened cross bar section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

O/s front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Power steering pipe insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively a.b.s wire damaged and insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front headlamp bracket slight damage but lamp is secure

Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,299 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively a.b.s wire damaged and insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp bracket slight damage but lamp is secure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,814 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foot brake poor effort

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 644,430 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,421 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 62,974 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

inside of the front discs are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,674 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R door not opening from outside

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,816 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,588 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y144 TJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y144 TJA, 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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Y144 TJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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