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Y162 YCE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

25,872 mi
Last recorded25,872 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 25,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 25,872 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 24,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 23,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 22,301 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 20,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint bolt on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint bolt on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 20,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint bolt on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint bolt on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,178 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 19,178 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 17,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tail gate button missing but access gained to boot

Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,197 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 16,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 14,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner wheel arch cover incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 14,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,280 miles

osf and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread shoulders

Fail 11 Feb 2013 13,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,684 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 11,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 9,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 8,586 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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Y162 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y162 YCE, 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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Y162 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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