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Y202 OBO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 OBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 161,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 161,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 157,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,035 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 147,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 141,714 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 141,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 131,223 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,004 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2011 125,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,068 miles

front discs pitted on inner surface

rear discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,954 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs pitted on inner surface

rear discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,821 miles

offside front brake hose has been fouling tyre-okay now guard clip replaced

Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 98,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,242 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 OBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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