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Y201 OGX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,856 mi
Last recorded156,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 OGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 156,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear cross support bar heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 156,856 miles

Emissions not tested bad misfire (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear cross support bar heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 151,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 151,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 144,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,447 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,754 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 21,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread depth on outer edge =[2mm].

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 OGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y201 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

Y201 OGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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