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Y196 LHJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 LHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,187 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 56,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,485 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,381 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion appearing off side rear outer sill

near side rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry

off side rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion appearing off side rear outer sill

near side rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry

off side rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,824 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls.

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls.

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,465 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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Y196 LHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y196 LHJ, 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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Y196 LHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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