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Y178 VOS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,855 mi
Last recorded113,855 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 VOS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 113,855 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 110,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 104,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 100,878 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,961 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,935 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 77,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

n/s twin tail inop

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,933 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both front speed sensor rings snapped ,this defect will effect the operation of the braking system ,advise replace asap

n/s twin tail inop

oil level low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both front speed sensor rings snapped ,this defect will effect the operation of the braking system ,advise replace asap

n/s twin tail inop

oil level low

Pass 2 May 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 42,677 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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 VOS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOS, 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 VOS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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