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Y114 YFV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

Front bumper marked/ damaged

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

Offside front outter cv boot damaged

Oil leaks

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,940 miles

underside has surface rust some wear and perrishing on suspenshion bushes osf tyre worn exaust poor

Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside has surface rust some wear and perrishing on suspenshion bushes osf tyre worn exaust poor

Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 60,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate cracked slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,132 miles

front brake disc's corroded / nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,870 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 30,192 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y114 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y114 YFV, 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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Y114 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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