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Y163 UOH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 UOH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,303 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 98,303 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,941 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear lateral support bar badly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,941 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear lateral support bar badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 91,192 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2013 91,192 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2012 87,259 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 87,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,936 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,942 miles

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 UOH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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