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Y147 YJM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs excessively corroded/slightly scored.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 59,419 miles

Exhaust Bracket Slightly Play

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,313 miles

Ecu light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,313 miles

Ecu light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,313 miles

ECU Light on dash

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,564 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,982 miles

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

nearside side repeater lens missing - no white light

Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,927 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 20,927 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perrishing in tread

spare tyre flat

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 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

Y147 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y147 YJM safe to buy?

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