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Y181 LJB

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,251 mi
Last recorded89,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 LJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,509 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 86,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,120 miles

Front vehicle under body protection panel loose

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

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

Offside Front door check strap worn

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal tread wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 84,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine to subframe mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front vehicle under body protection panel loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread rest of tyre 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door check strap worn

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal tread wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,178 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Slight Play In Offside Rear Wheel Bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 79,178 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Slight Play In Offside Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Offside front door check strap worn

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut (Not showing inner cord)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,005 miles

Both Front Shock Absorbers Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Rusting

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And wearing on Edges (legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Shock Absorbers Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Rusting

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And wearing on Edges (legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,531 miles

Engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out

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

Nearside and offside front seat frames contain play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SERV Light illuminated

Various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out

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

Nearside and offside front seat frames contain play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SERV Light illuminated

Various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,276 miles

BET Emissions test failed but passed full emissions test

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Slight play in steering rack

Various small stone chips to front screen

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner and outer edges and centre tread showing 2mm tread.Attention needed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

BET Emissions test failed but passed full emissions test

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil level low on inspection while carrying out emissions test

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

Slight play in steering rack

Various small stone chips to front screen

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner and outer edges and centre tread showing 2mm tread.Attention needed

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,056 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear Pads On 3mm

Offside Rear Pads On 3mm

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,056 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Pads On 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Pads On 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,483 miles

front and rear pads worn

near side front spring corroded

screen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,191 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,864 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y181 LJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc 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 Y181 LJB, 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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Y181 LJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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