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Y183 OLC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 54,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Surface cracks on nearside front tyre and both rear tyres.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 31,484 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Surface cracks on nearside front tyre and both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,435 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,779 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 25,779 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 22,170 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,170 miles

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

o/s windscreen wiper split

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 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

Y183 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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