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Y191 GPT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 GPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,988 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Serv Light on

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Serv Light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 111,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads can not be seen through wheel trims

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,561 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,145 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,230 miles

rear stabilizer across bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 79,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear stabilizer across bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,583 miles

rear steady bar across rear corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 73,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear steady bar across rear corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,530 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,597 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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Y191 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y191 GPT, 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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Y191 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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