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Y162 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 152,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 152,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 152,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 148,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 148,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 145,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 140,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 132,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2005 38,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y162 YOW, 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 Y162 YOW registered?

Y162 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y162 YOW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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