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Y195 PJA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,702 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 129,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to seep out grease please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross bar (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring cracked/loose (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake binding note wheel bearing not tested ? (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to seep out grease please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross bar (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,141 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,333 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 115,643 miles

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)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 110,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cross panel on rear subframe that holds wireing plugs ect corroded please repair or remove and resuport wires

n/s/r tyre started to crack around tread please keep checked

Fail 31 May 2012 110,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cross panel on rear subframe that holds wireing plugs ect corroded please repair or remove and resuport wires

n/s/r tyre started to crack around tread please keep checked

Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 104,511 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 101,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 95,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 89,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,225 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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Y195 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y195 PJA, 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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Y195 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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