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Y194 SES

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,903 mi
Last recorded110,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 SES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 110,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling rear shock gaiter (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 109,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,442 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust clamp corroded

rear lights slight pulsing with indicators applied

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,817 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,809 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,578 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,451 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,156 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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Y194 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y194 SES, 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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Y194 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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