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Y163 LJX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 LJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,653 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,632 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs starting to corrode

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,957 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 47,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,157 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,834 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing small cuts.no ply or chords showing

Fail 1 May 2009 44,834 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing small cuts.no ply or chords showing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,340 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 LJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

Y163 LJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y163 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 LJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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