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Y163 FCL

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre worn edges

osr tyre worn edge

rr plate cond

spare soft

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,510 miles

advise on front wiper condition advise on front brake disc/s and pad condition

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 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

Y163 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y163 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 FCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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