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Y128 YJM

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,116 mi
Last recorded132,116 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 132,116 miles

Front both tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 125,072 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer c/v clip missing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 88,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 41,044 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 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

Y128 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y128 YJM safe to buy?

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