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Y178 XKH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 XKH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,950 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,065 miles

front discs have surface corrosion

inner sills beggining to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs have surface corrosion

inner sills beggining to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,315 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 85,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,659 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,659 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,550 miles

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

offside rear has repaired accident damage sill has been spot welded in places and not sealed,unable to determine if old sill still fitted

rear axle maybe off centre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XKH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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