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Y202 MJM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,672 miles

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,056 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside side repeator damaged

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 84,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside side repeator damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,986 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a flat section on tyre tread.

Offside windscreen damaged through use of worn wiper blade

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a flat section on tyre tread.

Offside windscreen damaged through use of worn wiper blade

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,491 miles

Front number plate damaged

Slight distortion to the offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,603 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

coolant level is low

front left exterior mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,314 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,310 miles

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

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 MJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y202 MJM, 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 MJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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