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Y197 SEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,420 mi
Last recorded59,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 SEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,460 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,727 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,986 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Nearside drive shaft inner boot deteriorated.

Note: Rear vibration cross bar corroded.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,393 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion stabilizing bar (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion stabilizing bar (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Note: Offside front tyre deteriorated.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,440 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Note: Offside front tyre deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,016 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 47,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,415 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 44,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008
Pass 6 Apr 2007 23,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,417 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 SEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y197 SEF, 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 SEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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