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Y207 GFT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 GFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 136,106 miles

Enine management lamp illuminated

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 136,106 miles

Enine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolent level low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 129,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolent level low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,337 miles

coolent level low

engine worning light on

nearside by cv joint gater leaking gear box oil

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,332 miles

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

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

coolent level low

engine worning light on

nearside by cv joint gater leaking gear box oil

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,835 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,418 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,415 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,149 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 97,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 77,425 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,148 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade split

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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Y207 GFT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y207 GFT, 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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Y207 GFT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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