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Y128 YAS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 YAS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine mount bush worn

front brake discs in very bad condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,152 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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Y128 YAS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y128 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 Y128 YAS registered?

Y128 YAS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y128 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y128 YAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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