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Y181 PHT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,287 mi
Last recorded165,287 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 PHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 165,287 miles

Oil leak ()

mid cross bar corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 165,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

mid cross bar corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 160,077 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 160,077 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 150,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 140,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 130,865 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 130,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,951 miles

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 31 Jul 2012 121,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,685 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,004 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y181 PHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PHT, 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 PHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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