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Y198 DCV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 DCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,660 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 76,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,587 miles

slight oil loss from steering rack

Pass 16 May 2017 70,862 miles

all 4 wheel trims touching all4 tyre valves

bracket on rear axle touching fuel tank support bracket also axle bracket very corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,663 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2014 65,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,003 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage- appears to have been driven on whilst low on pressure

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has slight damage- appears to have been driven on whilst low on pressure

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,670 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 May 2011 58,864 miles

Both headlamp aims adjusted to the right

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Screw in offside rear tyre (repairable)

Pass 5 May 2011 58,864 miles

Both headlamp aims adjusted to the right

Screw in offside rear tyre (repairable)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,187 miles

rear anti vibration crossmember ( as v.s.i) heavily coroded

Fail 24 May 2010 56,187 miles

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

rear anti vibration crossmember ( as v.s.i) heavily coroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 52,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,965 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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Y198 DCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y198 DCV, 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 Y198 DCV registered?

Y198 DCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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