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Y198 LDG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 LDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,529 miles

Nearside Rear Has a screw in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2017 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Has a screw in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2015 97,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,386 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

spare tyre below limit

Fail 17 Aug 2013 93,448 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,575 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,318 miles

Oil leak

middle brake light strip not working

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 75,318 miles

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

Oil leak

middle brake light strip not working

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,562 miles

rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,974 miles

rear support beam has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,974 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

offside rear tyre cut on tread-cord not exposed

rear support beam has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 49,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,552 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 LDG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y198 LDG, 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 LDG registered?

Y198 LDG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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