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Y174 BLB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,196 mi
Last recorded150,196 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 BLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,196 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jan 2015 150,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2014 140,289 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 140,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 122,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 116,193 miles

Front disks in poor condition

Nearside rear wheel noisey on rotation

Offside rear inner position lamp inoperative

Fail 14 May 2011 116,193 miles

Front disks in poor condition

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

Nearside rear wheel noisey on rotation

Offside rear inner position lamp inoperative

Pass 22 May 2010 106,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 106,263 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,612 miles

Center brake light inoperative

N/S/F inner CV gaiter leaking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 89,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2007 75,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,226 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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Y174 BLB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y174 BLB, 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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Y174 BLB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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