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Y195 VSL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,147 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 79,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,213 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 76,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

Pass 23 May 2014 71,005 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 70,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,951 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,942 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply showing

rear lateral cross bar corodded and holed

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

light cracking on n/s/r tyre tread

rear floor bar corroded and damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

light cracking on n/s/r tyre tread

rear floor bar corroded and damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,598 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,598 miles

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

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

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

rear axle cross bar corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,394 miles

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

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

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

support bar under fuel tank corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

support bar under fuel tank corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,811 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bar under car damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bar under car damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,654 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VSL 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 52.4%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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