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Y181 YPS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,511 mi
Last recorded62,511 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 YPS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front & rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,885 miles

both front brake discs partially corroded/pitted on inner faces

both rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

wear in offside of steering rack [inner track rod joint/swivel]

Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,885 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs partially corroded/pitted on inner faces

both rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

wear in offside of steering rack [inner track rod joint/swivel]

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,822 miles

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges plus walls perishing [cracking/splitting]

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wall showing signs of perishing[cracking/splitting]

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and both rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing[cracking/splitting]

Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and both rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing[cracking/splitting]

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 34,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,049 miles

front brake discs warped

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 YPS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPS, 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 YPS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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