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Y174 NLX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,723 mi
Last recorded76,723 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 NLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,663 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,531 miles

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

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

both front discs seriously corroded/rear discs poor

both rear tyres seriously perished /possibly dangerous/recommend change asap

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,894 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,840 miles

front discs condition poor

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,780 miles

front brake discs condition poor

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition/rear discs wearing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,869 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in poor condition/rear discs wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,930 miles

front brake discs in poor ccondition

rear wheels different to front

tyres /front1955016/rear 2055016

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers split

front discs are worn, rear discs and pad,s are worn

rear tyres look like they are fouling the rear wheel arches causing damage and tears to the rear tyres !

Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers split

front discs are worn, rear discs and pad,s are worn

rear tyres look like they are fouling the rear wheel arches causing damage and tears to the rear tyres !

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,513 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,970 miles

1 rear exhaust support half split 1 rear support repaired with cable tie

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front suspension very stiff

rear silencer box repaired with paste

Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,883 miles

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

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

1 rear exhaust support half split 1rear support repaired with cable tie

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front suspension very stiff

rear silencer box repaired with paste

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 NLX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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