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Y181 TDL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,579 mi
Last recorded107,579 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 TDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,579 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,363 miles

185/60r15

poor beam pattern offside

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,363 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

185/60r15

poor beam pattern offside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,706 miles

185/60r15

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 87,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,582 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,020 miles

Front brake discs worn and nearside fluctuating

Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn and nearside fluctuating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,033 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,260 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,146 miles

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 TDL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TDL, 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 TDL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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