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Y185 LGR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 LGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,469 miles

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

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

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2023 89,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,890 miles

condition of n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 74,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,100 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot inspected from rear seats

engine light on

front pads very much on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre poor condition,cracking

washers poor

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot inspected from rear seats

engine light on

front pads very much on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre poor condition,cracking

washers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,859 miles

nsf seatbelt frayed

nsr door no open outside

os cv boot loose + damp

osr tyre cracking

boot open button missing

front pads low

man light on

nsf body damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2010 57,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot open button missing

front pads low

man light on

nsf body damaged

nsf seatbelt frayed

nsr door no open outside

os cv boot loose + damp

osr tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,119 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light marking to windscreen

one nearside rear sidelight not working

Fail 26 Nov 2008 44,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both offside and nearside front tyres are perishing

eml light on

light marking to windscreen

one nearside rear sidelight not working

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,118 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 37,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,540 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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Y185 LGR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y185 LGR, 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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Y185 LGR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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