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Y204 VOC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,086 mi
Last recorded140,086 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 VOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,086 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 140,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,715 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 133,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,824 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

offside wiper blade splitting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,801 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

offside wiper blade splitting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,307 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,169 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 88,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,432 miles

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

small crack on front number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,026 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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Y204 VOC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y204 VOC, 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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Y204 VOC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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