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Y178 OUG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,586 mi
Last recorded66,586 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 OUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 66,586 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 66,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,839 miles

surface corrodion under body

Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,839 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrodion under body

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,525 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,264 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes starting to corrode behind exhaust box (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 51,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front discs pitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,353 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,353 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,162 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,215 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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Y178 OUG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y178 OUG, 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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Y178 OUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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