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Y189 OBO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 OBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,566 miles

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.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,659 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,749 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,812 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,953 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded inside edges

rear no plate loose tape up

rear wiper blade split

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 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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