MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle beam cracked rear cross beam excessive corroded and split (2.5.A.5a)
Damage to N.S.F wing & boot
Horn slightly low on tone but still loud enough to be heard by other road users
N.S.R tyre depth low on edges
O.S.R parking brake effort low
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Damage to N.S.F wing & boot
Horn slightly low on tone but still loud enough to be heard by other road users
N.S.R tyre depth low on edges
O.S.R parking brake effort low
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
boot full, unable to inspect some items
both front ABS rings snapped
clutch pedal rubber loose
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
boot full, unable to inspect some items
both front ABS rings snapped
clutch pedal rubber loose
High level brake light inop
Nail in offside rear tyre
Unable to open boot
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
High level brake light inop
Nail in offside rear tyre
Unable to open boot
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery insecure
eye level brake light inop
front discs worn thin and corroded
n/s/r/ light cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery insecure
eye level brake light inop
front discs worn thin and corroded
n/s/r/ light cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y185 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2001.
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