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Y141 RCT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 RCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,679 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Noise from front brakes when braking

Oil leak

Rear bootlid cannot be opened

Rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,424 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 65,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,987 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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Y141 RCT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y141 RCT, 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 Y141 RCT registered?

Y141 RCT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y141 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y141 RCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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