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Y187 UEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,936 mi
Last recorded102,936 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,743 miles

Nearside abs ring corroded badly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear door can not be opened from outside.

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear door can not be opened from outside.

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,076 miles

Both front disca corroded on inner sides.

Both rear tyres cracked in treads.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear engine stabiliser has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,076 miles

Both front disca corroded on inner sides.

Both rear tyres cracked in treads.

Rear engine stabiliser has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,711 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,711 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,071 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,864 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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Y187 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green 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 Y187 UEF, 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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Y187 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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