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Y147 DSC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 DSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,412 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 118,412 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Wheel arch trim / mudflap (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,215 miles

Both abs pick up rings cracking / corroded

Brake pedal ruber poor

NSR brake slight bind

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,167 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly split on edge

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight misting of oil on engine/gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,167 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly split on edge

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight misting of oil on engine/gearbox

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,921 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,920 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,007 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 91,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,125 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

possible fuel leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,219 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre has damage on inside sidewall (no cording exposed)

osf tyre worn on both edges

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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Y147 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y147 DSC, 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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Y147 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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