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Y133 GEB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 GEB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Sep 2014 85,074 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,222 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,869 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,507 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,436 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs have slightly pitted inner Faces.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

Lower Gearbox Stabilizer Bush deteriorating.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft Oil Seal.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,436 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs have slightly pitted inner Faces.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

Lower Gearbox Stabilizer Bush deteriorating.

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

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight seepage around Gearbox N/S Driveshaft Oil Seal.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,209 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)

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 56,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,626 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,690 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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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Y133 GEB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y133 GEB, 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 Y133 GEB registered?

Y133 GEB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y133 GEB 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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