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Y183 LJB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 LJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,984 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box going rusty.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside/front fog lamp broken.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,097 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 54,470 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 47,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,949 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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Y183 LJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y183 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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Y183 LJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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