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Y188 MDT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 MDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 47,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rear exhaust mounts deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

slight bind osf brake

some imbalance on front brake efforts

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,145 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

near side front wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,225 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2010 26,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,071 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,046 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,040 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,364 miles

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

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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Y188 MDT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y188 MDT, 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 Y188 MDT registered?

Y188 MDT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y188 MDT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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