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Y116 EEC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 EEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,426 miles

rear lateral bar been cut off

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

water pump noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,125 miles

rear anti vibration rod corroded away

Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,078 miles

Exhaust catalyst is blowing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,277 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 39,471 miles

Offside 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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Y116 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y116 EEC, 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 Y116 EEC registered?

Y116 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y116 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 EEC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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