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Y129 YGG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 YGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,950 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,981 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,981 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2010 51,835 miles

rear axle support bar badly corroded. strong advise replacement

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,503 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 YGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y129 YGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y129 YGG registered?

Y129 YGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y129 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 YGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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