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Y162 WSL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 WSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 133,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 133,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,300 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s and n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

O/s rear inner side light not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,106 miles

Nearside 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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s rear inner side light not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre's wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,493 miles

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 111,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,549 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 102,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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O/S/F OUTER MIRROR COVER

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,270 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 96,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,764 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2008 73,764 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pads low

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,314 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear wiper rubber torn.N/S/F.Tyre superficial †sidewall damage.

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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Y162 WSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y162 WSL, 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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Y162 WSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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