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Y107 VGG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,167 mi
Last recorded65,167 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2011 65,167 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,167 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 56,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,320 miles

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

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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Y107 VGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y107 VGG, 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 Y107 VGG registered?

Y107 VGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y107 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y107 VGG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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