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Y147 KGY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,316 mi
Last recorded86,316 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,309 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,309 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,681 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,608 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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Y147 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y147 KGY, 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 Y147 KGY registered?

Y147 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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