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Y196 VOW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 VOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 144,146 miles

Offside Damage o/s front wing taped not hazardous scratching to n/s generally

front brake discs rusted due to standing[efficiency o k ]

n/s front foglamp inop

Fail 4 Sep 2017 144,145 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Warning light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Damage o/s front wing taped not hazardous scratching to n/s generally

air induction pipe broken

front brake discs rusted due to standing[efficiency o k ]

n/s front foglamp inop

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,201 miles

N/s front foglamp inop

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 140,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp behind cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/s front foglamp inop

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 133,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,654 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Aug 2013 121,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2012 114,124 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre prishing and small cut in sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2012 114,124 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre prishing and small cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2011 106,077 miles

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

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

front brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 106,077 miles

front brake disc pitted slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

both rear wheel bearings are slghtly noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,388 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings are slghtly noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,271 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre as little or no tread on outter edge's .

Fail 20 Aug 2007 72,141 miles

O/S/F fog light damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,141 miles

O/S/F fog light damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,372 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 VOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y196 VOW, 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 VOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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