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Y177 GPT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 GPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 88,797 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corrosion

Fail 1 May 2019 88,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 88,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear underside brace corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 86,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides at limit (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower brace corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides at limit (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower brace corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,006 miles

REAR BRACE BAR CORROSION

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,984 miles

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

REAR BRACE BAR CORROSION

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AT LIMIT (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,354 miles

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

rear brace bar corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,354 miles

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

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

rear brace bar corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brace bar corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,092 miles

rear brace bar corrosion present

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,069 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,069 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 61,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 56,326 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all front suspension and steering joints and front wheel bearings to be re checked due to excessive play in ball joints

Pass 6 May 2008 50,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,181 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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Y177 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y177 GPT, 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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Y177 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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