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Y169 DSC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 DSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 111,266 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Damage to bonnet still opens and shuts as it should

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 111,266 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer sill slight damage

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

damage to bonnet sill opens and shuts as it should

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer track rod ends have slight play

engine management light on

engine noise

various corrosion to lower vehicle and componants

various damage to vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2009 106,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front outer track rod ends have slight play

engine management light on

engine noise

various corrosion to lower vehicle and componants

various damage to vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on during test

Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,842 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 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y169 DSC, 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 DSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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