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Y197 WDA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 WDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,428 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,207 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,943 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,953 miles

nearside rear tyre lightly cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,711 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,609 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 WDA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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