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Y142 YCE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,698 mi
Last recorded106,698 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,698 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,698 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,225 miles

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,660 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,680 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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Y142 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y142 YCE, 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 Y142 YCE registered?

Y142 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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