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Y103 GEC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 GEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,840 miles

NS Wiper split.

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

OS inner rack joint has slight play.

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

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

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

Unable to test o.s.r belt,child seat fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 75,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NS Wiper split.

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

OS inner rack joint has slight play.

OSR Tyre under inflated

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

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

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

Unable to test o.s.r belt,child seat fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,455 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 66,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,977 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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Y103 GEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y103 GEC, 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 Y103 GEC registered?

Y103 GEC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y103 GEC safe to buy?

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