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Y183 NMW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 91,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 90,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,415 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,408 miles

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

Advise rear lateral bar corroded.

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 31 May 2012 79,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 79,888 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,095 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,702 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,374 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,736 miles

near side inner drive shaft boot leaking

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 NMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 Y183 NMW, 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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What year was Y183 NMW registered?

Y183 NMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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