MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s and n/s rear childs seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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