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Y148 LAT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 LAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp on .

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag lamp on .

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm on edges,(illegal)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,602 miles

HEAVY LIPPING ON FRONT DISCS, REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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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Y148 LAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y148 LAT, 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 Y148 LAT registered?

Y148 LAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y148 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 LAT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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