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Y118 GYD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,589 mi
Last recorded132,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 GYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 132,589 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2012 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,884 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre worn on stepped edges and close to limit

Non obligatory mirror damaged

One of two nearside rear sidelights not working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 126,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror glass damage

Fail 2 Jul 2010 126,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror glass damage

Pass 26 May 2009 122,747 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre getting close to mot limits

Pass 23 May 2008 118,459 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 118,459 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 114,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 109,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 96,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

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

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

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

Slight damage to windscreen

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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Y118 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y118 GYD, 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 Y118 GYD registered?

Y118 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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