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Y104 FVV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,329 mi
Last recorded55,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine managment light on , engine misfire

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,568 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,621 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,811 miles

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

n/s/r door cant be opened from the outside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r door cant be opened from the outside

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,003 miles

advise nearside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,334 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 30,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,508 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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Y104 FVV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y104 FVV, 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 Y104 FVV registered?

Y104 FVV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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