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Y165 GYD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 GYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 79,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column attachment defective sticking,seized (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering slightly heavy

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,633 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,633 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked to edge of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked to edge of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,970 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,305 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2018 63,305 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floor mate in drivers foot well dangerous

front brake discs rusty

fuel tank support bar completely disintegrated

n/s/rear tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

steering rack inner joints knocking/stiff

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,638 miles

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

power steering knock?

Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

power steering knock?

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,948 miles

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

fuel tank support device rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2014 49,948 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank support device rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,432 miles

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 cross beam corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,510 miles

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 crossbeam corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,540 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,831 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 22,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,208 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 20,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,029 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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Y165 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y165 GYD, 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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Y165 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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