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Y163 EEC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,027 mi
Last recorded72,027 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 EEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 72,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2010

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 67,908 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2008 64,028 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 57,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,638 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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Y163 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y163 EEC, 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 Y163 EEC registered?

Y163 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y163 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 EEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y163 EEC have outstanding finance?

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