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Y147 GCE

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,692 mi
Last recorded127,692 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 GCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,692 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords exposed)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken x1 headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted

fuel cap of a temporary type

rear sub frame bushed worn

wipers slightly smear, split & juddery

Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cut due to deteration (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cut outer shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed structure also starting to fail (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

fuel cap of a temporary type

item removed from drivers view

rear sub frame bushed worn

wipers slightly smear, split & juddery

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,413 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear indecators pale

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear seats

fuel filler flap damaged

very oily p/s fluid no leaks found

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 85,806 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,967 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s rear childs seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,080 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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Y147 GCE 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 Y147 GCE, 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 GCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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