MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure lower mount broken (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure lower mount broken (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r alloy wheel damaged on inner rim
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre as minor cracks in side wall
o/s/rear alloy wheel damaged on inner rim
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre as minor cracks in side wall
o/s/rear alloy wheel damaged on inner rim
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear harmonic bar corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside and nearside rear tyre walls perished slightly
offside and nearside rear tyre walls perished slightly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both rear axle bushes perishing
rear brake imbalance
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both rear axle bushes perishing
rear brake imbalance
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Y179 MHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MHT, 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 MHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2001.
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