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Y179 AAH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 AAH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 129,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,462 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust holed & blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,408 miles

offside washer jet poor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,831 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner face's

Both rear tyres worn to there limit

Front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer CV boot perished & poor

Power steering pips to rack are very damp around there ferrules

Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner face's

Both rear tyres worn to there limit

Front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer CV boot perished & poor

Power steering pips to rack are very damp around there ferrules

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,955 miles

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

excessive greese around nearside drive shalft

knocking from front

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,704 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,289 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes covered in greasy substance

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes covered in greasy substance

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,837 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate small crack

offside front indicator bulb strating to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,007 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate small crack

offside front indicator starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,706 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,088 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,742 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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Y179 AAH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y179 AAH, 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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Y179 AAH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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