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Y189 HFJ

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,668 mi
Last recorded125,668 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,668 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 125,668 miles

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)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel tank support cross bar corroded (7.2.1)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,862 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level unit broken (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,372 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,371 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,019 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 56,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,837 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,693 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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Y189 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y189 HFJ, 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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Y189 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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