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Y199 LJR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,077 mi
Last recorded117,077 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 LJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 117,077 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside rear tyre misshaped 185/60/15

Fail 14 May 2014 117,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside rear tyre misshaped 185/60/15

Pass 20 Jun 2013 113,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2013

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear damping bar heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,260 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 110,260 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,574 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,803 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 88,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 69,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 59,135 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 12 May 2006 49,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 39,481 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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Y199 LJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJR, 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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Y199 LJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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