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Y186 VPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 VPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 131,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 130,394 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,706 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 128,022 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc, inner face corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,319 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 185/ 65 R15 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 119,276 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2016 119,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc misshaped (3.7.B.3)

engine misfire at idle

front brake pads wearing thin

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,622 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Rear WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,622 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Nearside Rear WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 109,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension cross support corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,809 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,809 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 84,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,804 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,804 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 VPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VPO, 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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Y186 VPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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