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Y197 LDG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 LDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,099 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres have very heavy wear on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,415 miles

oil leak

rear tank strap lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear tank strap lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,994 miles

front pads low on inner

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,621 miles

front pads low

nearside front cv boot weeping

Pass 15 May 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,160 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 16 May 2006 25,201 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 LDG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDG, 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 LDG registered?

Y197 LDG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y197 LDG safe to buy?

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