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Y147 NGU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,831 mi
Last recorded70,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,831 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 29 Jun 2015 69,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,918 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 67,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 66,291 miles

SMALL NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 22 May 2013 66,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SMALL NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 19 May 2012 56,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 53,061 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 53,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 49,535 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 45,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,894 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall condition poor

Wiper blades condition poor

Pass 24 May 2006 33,945 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 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y147 NGU, 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 Y147 NGU registered?

Y147 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y147 NGU safe to buy?

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