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Y129 UEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,126 mi
Last recorded65,126 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,126 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,556 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,063 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,063 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,818 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has pin hole

Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has pin hole

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,423 miles

both front tyres on limit of wear

pin hole in nearside front C/V gaiter

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,003 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2006 35,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

imbalance on rear brakes

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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Y129 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y129 UEF, 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 Y129 UEF registered?

Y129 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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