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Y203 OLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,844 miles

front brake discs corroded & lipped

gearbox stablizer mount bushes worn to excess

n/s/f mirror cracked

near to excess imbalance front brakes

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tail gate lock taped up

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs corroded & lipped

gearbox stablizer mount bushes worn to excess

n/s/f mirror cracked

near to excess imbalance front brakes

o/s & n/s front reluctor rings fractured

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tail gate lock taped up

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

lower rear engine mount broken

Fail 3 Dec 2011 93,677 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

lower rear engine mount broken

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,823 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,713 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside door mirror has slight crack in glass

Nearside rear tyre perished, cracking and has nail in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,455 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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Y203 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y203 OLC, 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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Y203 OLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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