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Y187 VOC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,918 mi
Last recorded128,918 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 VOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 128,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

multiple dentds on various bodu panells

Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,178 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 125,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,435 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet damage

near side rear door damage

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,381 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet damage

near side rear door damage

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,682 miles

nsf and nsr tyre has slight damage to outer and inner walls due to slight runflat

Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf and nsr tyre has slight damage to outer and inner walls due to slight runflat

Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 112,059 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,591 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 104,566 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 94,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate slightly crack

Pass 21 Oct 2005 88,696 miles

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

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

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

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 VOC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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