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Y207 HYD

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 HYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,239 miles

front hubs heavily corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 133,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed ring split (3.4.2)

front hubs heavily corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,230 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter twisted

both front inner brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and worn, recommend replacement

slight interaction both rear side lights

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 125,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,135 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

front brake disc's in excessively poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2013 124,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

front brake disc's in excessively poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,614 miles

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

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

lower engine mount worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,882 miles

Front discs very worn on inner face

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking

Rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Steel wheel fitted to Offside front

Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,882 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs very worn on inner face

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking

Rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,967 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

small cut in off side front tyre in side wall but not showing any cords

Fail 21 Jun 2010 99,967 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

small cut in off side front tyre in side wall but not showing any cords

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,290 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 96,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 81,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,261 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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Y207 HYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HYD, 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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What year was Y207 HYD registered?

Y207 HYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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