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Y165 UPO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,392 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,392 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,020 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering inappropriately repaired incorrect drive belt fitted (2.3.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,574 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,520 miles

engine is overheating

Fail 3 Jul 2013 59,520 miles

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

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

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

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

engine is overheating

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,183 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,771 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 45,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,207 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 34,523 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded/rusty offside and nearside

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake binding/stiff to turn by hand

offside washer jets poor adjustment

Pass 28 May 2008 30,602 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 27,025 miles

N/S/F tyre nearing legial limit on inner edge (2.5mm)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Fail 30 May 2007 27,025 miles

N/S/F tyre nearing legial limit on inner edge (2.5mm)

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

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Pass 31 May 2006 21,650 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 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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