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Y148 NGU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 45,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y148 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.

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What year was Y148 NGU registered?

Y148 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y148 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 NGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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