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Y189 JUY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 JUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,039 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,132 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 77,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 77,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,985 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 67,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,892 miles

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,892 miles

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 35,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 24,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 24,643 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 JUY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y189 JUY, 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 JUY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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