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Y102 VAY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,859 mi
Last recorded145,859 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 145,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,470 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 129,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,915 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,100 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 103,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 99,097 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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Y102 VAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y102 VAY, 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 Y102 VAY registered?

Y102 VAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y102 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y102 VAY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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