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Y221 XKH

2001 Renault Megan

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 XKH
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,397 miles

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre worn low on edges

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

Rear axel support bar corroded away

Fail 16 Sep 2016 131,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre worn low on edges

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

Rear axel support bar corroded away

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,035 miles

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

Rear cross beam corroded underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 127,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear cross beam corroded underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

rear stabilizer bar rusted through

rear wiper u/s

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 117,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear support bar corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2010 113,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear support bar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,943 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 106,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear gearbox mount in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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Y221 XKH is a 2001 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y221 XKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y221 XKH is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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