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Y202 LJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,776 mi
Last recorded72,776 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,776 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,775 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,631 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak at steering rack

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

baffles in cat noisey

front brake discs slightly scored

o/sn/s front abs rings starting to corrode

slight oil leak at power steering rack

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Feb 2010 62,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

baffles in cat noisey

front brake discs slightly scored

o/sn/s front abs rings starting to corrode

slight oil leak at power steering rack

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriroirate

all tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to crack and deteriorate

slight fluid leak frompower rack

Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriroirate

all tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to crack and deteriorate

slight fluid leak frompower rack

Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates starting to fade. front discs starting to corrode/wear. front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate. travel in handbrake

rear tyres starting to wear and walls cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates starting to fade. front discs starting to corrode/wear. front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate. travel in handbrake

rear tyres starting to wear and walls cracking.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight power steering leak at steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight power steering leak at steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2006 39,875 miles

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

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,875 miles

slight travel in hand brake lever

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 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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