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Y162 XGG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 XGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,448 miles

Front bumper and bonnet slight crash damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,447 miles

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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 Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper & bonnet damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,611 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion support bar (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front bumper and bonnet damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion support bar (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front bumper and bonnet damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,282 miles

body front end has accident damage

rear axle bolt on cross section corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 59,013 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure internal structure completely failed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

body front end has accident damage

rear axle bolt on cross section corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 48,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower support bar corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 48,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower support bar corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 47,461 miles

rear axle strengthening bar corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 47,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle strengthening bar corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 44,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 44,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 41,717 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

passengers wiper torn but clearing

Fail 6 May 2009 39,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,923 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 11 May 2006 27,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,178 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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