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Y202 DDE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,192 mi
Last recorded166,192 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 DDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 166,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

185/60/15 X 4

G/BOX EVD CASSING WEEPING OIL-COVER POURUS/CORRODED-

Oil leak

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13

REAR LATRAL SUS BAR CORRODED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

THROTTLE OP HEAVY

Pass 6 Oct 2012 157,933 miles

185/60/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN-PODOT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

R-TAX EXPRES=30/9/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 6 Oct 2012 157,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

185/60/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN-PODOT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

R-TAX EXPRES=30/9/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 150,012 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 150,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 142,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 142,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

185/60/15 X4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

ROAD TAX EXPIRED-30/9/10

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 129,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 129,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

185/60/15 x4

both front tyres on legal limits-podot

engine management light illuminated on dash

rear suspension latral bar CORRODED but NOT a fail -see VOSA inmormation on vt40

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Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,397 miles

185/60/15 x4

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

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front b/discs worn-podot

Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,176 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,651 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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Y202 DDE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y202 DDE, 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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Y202 DDE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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