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Y253 GEX

2001 Renault Megan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,385 mi
Last recorded122,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 GEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,804 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 116,800 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,081 miles

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

plastic front undershield and shielding in en gine compartment prevent some items from being seen.

slight dryness from nearside rear hub bearing.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 111,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

plastic front undershield and shielding in en gine compartment prevent some items from being seen.

Pass 8 May 2009 106,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2008 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,163 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 76,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 64,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y253 GEX is a 2001 Renault Megan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y253 GEX, 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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Y253 GEX is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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