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Y174 LNL

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 LNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 108,929 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 108,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,390 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 102,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 May 2010 95,981 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre low

Fail 20 May 2010 95,980 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 80,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 73,173 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,720 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 LNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y174 LNL registered?

Y174 LNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y174 LNL safe to buy?

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