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Y176 MHD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,399 mi
Last recorded149,399 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 MHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 149,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 149,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 129,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 129,808 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 121,418 miles

o/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 18 Mar 2008 112,290 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 112,290 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,381 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 97,381 miles

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

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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Y176 MHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y176 MHD, 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 Y176 MHD registered?

Y176 MHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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