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Y148 GYD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 GYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 119,413 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 116,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,281 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,279 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,330 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,330 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,682 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 82,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,303 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2006 41,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y148 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y148 GYD, 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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Y148 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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