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Y203 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,150 mi
Last recorded164,150 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 164,150 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

child seats fitted in rear seat

engine management light on

steering rack slightly rough

Pass 8 May 2015 160,035 miles

engine management light on.

nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

Fail 6 May 2015 160,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on.

nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

Pass 1 May 2014 158,092 miles

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

rack n pinion noisey

Fail 22 Apr 2014 157,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rack n pinion noisey

Pass 8 May 2013 139,229 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 139,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,679 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 122,679 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)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 114,042 miles

rear support beam corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 114,042 miles

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

rear support beam corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 104,958 miles

deterioration on power steering metal pipe

o/s front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,406 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2008 87,510 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,662 miles

o/s front lower suspension ball joint rubber split

slight wear in n/s front suspension lower ball joint and rubber split

Pass 9 May 2006 58,246 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y203 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2001.

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