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Y163 LJA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,334 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,623 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

power steering pipe weeping

rear plate deteriated

rear silencer rubbers perished

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth and inner edges worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,623 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

power steering pipe weeping

rear plate deteriated

rear silencer rubbers perished

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth and inner edges worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,100 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,058 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,124 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 102,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 93,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 83,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,252 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 77,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 69,753 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre (3mm) on outer edge and small cracks arond centre circumference.

slight corrosion and uneven wear on both front discs.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,753 miles

nearside rear tyre (3mm) on outer edge and small cracks arond centre circumference.

slight corrosion and uneven wear on both front discs.

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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Y163 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y163 LJA, 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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Y163 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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