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Y201 CFS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,344 mi
Last recorded75,344 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 CFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,344 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot leaking past inner clip.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,709 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,708 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,456 miles

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

air-con pulley bearing making noise

Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,449 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

air-con pulley bearing making noise

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,314 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,643 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish within tread + 2mm on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,643 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish within tread + 2mm on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,238 miles

O/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,770 miles

o/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,230 miles

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

oil leak at n/s drive shaft inner boot

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,230 miles

oil leak at n/s drive shaft inner boot

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,162 miles

oil leak at n/s inner drive shaft

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,139 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y201 CFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y201 CFS, 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 Y201 CFS registered?

Y201 CFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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