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Y185 OGX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 OGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 117,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated a minor cut but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,356 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 92,532 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front outer cv boot has a cut but preventing ingress of dirt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and nsr ,tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear reg. plates dirty

oil leak under bonnet

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,717 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre has been running flat

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre has been running flat

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,627 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,003 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades will need changing soon.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,382 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,705 miles

Left front tyre is on legal limit and should be changed as soon aspossible. Right front tyre is very close to the legal lim it.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,092 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,404 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 OGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OGX, 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 OGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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