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Y119 YFV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,688 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure light cluster cover (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,730 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,326 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 34,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y119 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y119 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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What year was Y119 YFV registered?

Y119 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y119 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y119 YFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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