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Y103 VSS

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 VSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2012 67,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 67,676 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,764 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,751 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,957 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,792 miles

req s rear brake check handbrake lever reqs adjustment

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 VSS is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VSS, 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 VSS registered?

Y103 VSS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y103 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y103 VSS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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