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Y117 YAS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,672 mi
Last recorded47,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 YAS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,672 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,917 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall is close to the limit

Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,917 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side rear tyre outer wall is close to the limit

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,887 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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Y117 YAS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y117 YAS, 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 Y117 YAS registered?

Y117 YAS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y117 YAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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