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Y188 UOH

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,075 mi
Last recorded152,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 UOH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 152,075 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,187 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 147,099 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 142,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 139,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r door can not open from out side

o/s/r door can not open from inside or out side

Fail 22 Nov 2011 139,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r door can not open from out side

o/s/r door can not open from inside or out side

Pass 30 Nov 2010 136,265 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 136,265 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 103,632 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,268 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,268 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,670 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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Y188 UOH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y188 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

Y188 UOH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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