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Y186 SDB

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 SDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 123,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

offside front brake disc has signs of pitting on inner face detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Fail 23 May 2017 123,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

offside front brake disc has signs of pitting on inner face detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Pass 26 May 2016 119,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,781 miles

Tailgate button missing but still in working order with temp repair.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tailgate button missing but still in working order with temp repair.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,738 miles

rear lower gearbox mounting rubber splitting.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,258 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 15,496 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y186 SDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y186 SDB, 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 Y186 SDB registered?

Y186 SDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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