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Y189 WSB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

65,085 mi
Last recorded65,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 WSB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,085 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

UNDERSIDES AND EXPOSED COMPONENTS AND PIPE ARE CORRODED

Fail 24 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

UNDERSIDES AND EXPOSED COMPONENTS AND PIPE ARE CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,212 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 47,101 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 43,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on edges of tread and should be replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,849 miles

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,630 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,291 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking up on tread slightly should be replaced.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,147 miles

front brake discs and pad friction material condition deteriorating

rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracking keep under observation

Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracking keep under observation

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,028 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2010 31,028 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres starting to crack up slightly.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,462 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WSB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WSB, 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 WSB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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