MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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)
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Slight Play In Offside Rear Wheel Bearing
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight Play In Offside Rear Wheel Bearing
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Engine Undertray Fitted
Exhaust System Rusty
Nearside Rear Pads On 3mm
Offside Rear Pads On 3mm
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
front and rear pads worn
near side front spring corroded
screen chipped
both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f seat belt frayed on edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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