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Y199 NGX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 NGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion where the pipe goes through the inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and wheel cylinder - replacement is recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear axle mounting point prescribed area on chassis rail is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads are just starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,452 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,841 miles

Coolant leak Suspect water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,839 miles

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

Coolant leak Suspect water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 93,808 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,227 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 89,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear gear/box stabilizer in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,881 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,375 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 40,684 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,504 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 NGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y199 NGX, 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 NGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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