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Y202 HBO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,849 mi
Last recorded122,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat being fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 122,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat being fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 105,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 99,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,148 miles

engine light is on

required full emissions test to get pass

Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,148 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine light is on

required full emissions test to get pass

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,751 miles

front discs in poor surface condition

Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,908 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 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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