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Y169 CGT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 CGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,900 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 132,900 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Along top of plate. (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Along top of plate. (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,694 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 112,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,880 miles

front and rear brake disc,rusty.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 101,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front and rear brake disc,rusty.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,507 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,771 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play o/s steering rack rear discs corroded,slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 11 Mar 2010 89,771 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play o/s steering rack rear discs corroded,slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,248 miles

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to rear discs

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 75,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,501 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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Y169 CGT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y169 CGT, 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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Y169 CGT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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