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Y197 WBK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 WBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,270 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,515 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,258 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper inop

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

NSF-tyre worn on outside edge

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

NSF-tyre worn on outside edge

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 May 2012 97,562 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 97,562 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 89,624 miles

chip in windscreen.

flat spot on n/s/r tyre.

Fail 21 May 2011 89,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen.

flat spot on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,094 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,094 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,287 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 WBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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