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Y197 ATR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,321 mi
Last recorded48,321 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 ATR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,321 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 48,321 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,848 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,969 miles

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

Front wiper poor

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,954 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 31,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,515 miles

battery condition poor

Fail 9 Feb 2012 30,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery condition poor

Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,409 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,969 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,105 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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Y197 ATR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y197 ATR, 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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What year was Y197 ATR registered?

Y197 ATR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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