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Y201 SES

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 SES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seat belts not checked due to dog basket

Fail 27 May 2021 74,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear seat belts not checked due to dog basket

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,616 miles

offside front tread damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2017 58,616 miles

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

offside front tread damaged

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,105 miles

front and rear ferrules rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2016 57,101 miles

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

front and rear ferrules rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 55,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,978 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 31,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,453 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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Y201 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SES, 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 SES registered?

Y201 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y201 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 SES shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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