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Y197 PTF

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 PTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,975 miles

Both front tyres worn inner tread areas.

Coolant leak.Rear anti-vibe bar corroded.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,975 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn inner tread areas.

Coolant leak.Rear anti-vibe bar corroded.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2013 106,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,589 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,185 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,972 miles

Fuel tank support tank heavily corroded

Near and off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

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)

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit, perished on outside wall.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 86,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel tank support tank heavily corroded

Near and off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

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)

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit, perished on outside wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 82,274 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,621 miles

ADVISE CHANGE WIPER BLADES

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake fluid below max?

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

O/S C.V Boot has a pin hole in boot?

O/S Wiper worn slightly?

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

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 PTF is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PTF, 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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Y197 PTF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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