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Y706 RFH

2001 Renault Megan

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,775 mi
Last recorded36,775 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 RFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,500 miles

light scratches on screen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,677 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,888 miles

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

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

front brake pads slightly worn / corroded

offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads slightly worn / corroded

offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,537 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,017 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,078 miles

hazard light switch intermittent in operation

Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,762 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2005 19,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 19,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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Y706 RFH is a 2001 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y706 RFH, 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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Y706 RFH is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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