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Y167 CLJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,482 miles

Central Rear brace bar corroded

Lower underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

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

Offside Front seat belt slow on retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear brace bar corroded

Lower underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

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

Offside Front seat belt slow on retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,217 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 112,217 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 104,537 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 104,537 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,727 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 95,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 88,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,376 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,941 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2014 79,281 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,429 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both h/lights on upper most limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,346 miles

slight noise from n s rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,161 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,158 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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Y167 CLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y167 CLJ, 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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Y167 CLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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