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Y198 WEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 WEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,143 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 140,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light missing

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush End rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,163 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush End rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 116,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure rear (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,374 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to LEGAL limit, also cracked and perished on side walls

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge, (shallow tread)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,058 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 104,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,100 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,100 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front disc corroaded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

strongly advise front disc's are replaced

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear underside support bar excessive corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear underside support bar excessive corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,782 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear cross member

Fail 27 Jun 2007 64,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,672 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 53,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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Y198 WEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WEF, 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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Y198 WEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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