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Y164 LDB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 LDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,006 miles

handbrake lever is slightly loose

nearside front tyre on the wear bars

slight leak on the gearbox and slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

handbrake lever is slightly loose

nearside front tyre on the wear bars

slight leak on the gearbox and slightly noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,975 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,860 miles

offside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,102 miles

o/s/f tyre side walls damaged. †n/s/r tyre side walls perishing. †

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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Y164 LDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y164 LDB, 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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Y164 LDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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