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Y168 LNL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 LNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 116,250 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, ADV REPLACE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OSF COIL SPRING LOWER TAIL BROKEN OFF, ADV REPLACE ASAP.

Oil leak

POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK, BEHIND TIMING COVER.

faint brng noise from nsr.

os door check strap torn out, door secure.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ADVISE NSR B/PIPE REPLACED ASAP.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, ADV REPLACE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OSF COIL SPRING LOWER TAIL BROKEN OFF, ADV REPLACE ASAP.

Oil leak

POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK, BEHIND TIMING COVER.

faint brng noise from nsr.

os door check strap torn out, door secure.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,321 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 100,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,057 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 64,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 54,242 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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Y168 LNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y168 LNL, 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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What year was Y168 LNL registered?

Y168 LNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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