MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all wheels dented around rim- o/s/f badly
serv light on indicating an engine management system fault.
both front brake discs worn
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/60/15hr
n/s/r lamp cracked
one side light out o/s/r
tyre pressure low o/s/r 185/60/15hr
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front brake discs worn
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/60/15hr
n/s/r lamp cracked
one side light out o/s/r
tyre pressure low o/s/r 185/60/15hr
both front brake discs badly worn
cut inside wall n/s/f tyre 185/60/15hr
dampness on powersteering pipe
gear box mounting bush worn
n/s/r rim dented inside
o/s/r side one not working and n/s/r lamp cracked
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
both front brake discs badly worn
cut inside wall n/s/f tyre 185/60/15hr
dampness on powersteering pipe
gear box mounting bush worn
n/s/r rim dented inside
o/s/r side one not working and n/s/r lamp cracked
airbag light on
dampness both rear shock absorbers
dampness on powersteering pipe
dents both front wheel rims
front brake discs worn
n/s/r lamp cracked
nail in n/s/f tyre 185/60/15hr
o/s/r tyre on boarderline 185/60/15hr
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
airbag light on
dampness both rear shock absorbers
dampness on powersteering pipe
dents both front wheel rims
front brake discs worn
n/s/r lamp cracked
nail in n/s/f tyre 185/60/15hr
o/s/r tyre on boarderline 185/60/15hr
air bag light on
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/60/15hr
dampness on power steering pipe to pump and rack
dent inside n/s/f and o/s/f rim
front brake pads looks low and wear on discs and corroded
rear wiper blade split
slight play both front seat base
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/60/15hr
dampness on power steering pipe to pump and rack
dent inside n/s/f and o/s/f rim
front brake pads looks low and wear on discs and corroded
rear wiper blade split
slight play both front seat base
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
airbag light on
front brake pads looks low and wear on discs and level low
n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/60/15hr
rear wiper blade split
slight imbalance rear brakes just pass 25% n/s/r
slight movement n/s/f and o/s/f seat
airbag light on
front brake pads looks low and wear on discs and level low
n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/60/15hr
rear wiper blade split
slight imbalance rear brakes just pass 25% n/s/r
slight movement n/s/f and o/s/f seat
both front brake discs slightly rusty on inner edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake discs slightly rusty on inner edges
engine management light on
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
both front anti roll bar bushes cracking
o/s/f brake discs corroded
rear wiper blade split
front brake disc slightly corroded inside edges
rear no plate loose tape up
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Y189 OBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2001.
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