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Y199 HYD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,077 mi
Last recorded64,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 HYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2016 64,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

front tyres on legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 May 2014 51,062 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,111 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,604 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,768 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding

Driveshafts corroding

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND INNER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise from offside of engine area?

Oil leaks?

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED AND CORRODED

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

Rear lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bar bush splitting

Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Complete exhaust system corroding

Driveshafts corroding

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND INNER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise from offside of engine area?

Oil leaks?

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED AND CORRODED

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

Rear lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bar bush splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,664 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and complete exhaust sytem corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight knocking from nearside driveshaft

Fail 5 Aug 2010 42,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and complete exhaust sytem corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight knocking from nearside driveshaft

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,573 miles

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

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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Y199 HYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y199 HYD, 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 Y199 HYD registered?

Y199 HYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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