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Y199 WLC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,609 mi
Last recorded123,609 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,609 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,609 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,884 miles

offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,884 miles

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

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

offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,312 miles

drivers seatframe twisted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 103,225 miles

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

drivers seatframe twisted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,132 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

drivers seat twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,404 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,392 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 59,075 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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