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Y163 NGU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,386 mi
Last recorded111,386 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension cross beam corroded.

Vehicle overheating.

undersides general corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,339 miles

Front Axle cross beam corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,003 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,003 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,390 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Rear suspension stabiliser bar corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 988,875 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Fail 10 Oct 2016 988,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,593 miles

n/s/tie rod slightly play

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,407 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,704 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/door can not be open from in or out side .f/discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 85,704 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/door can not be open from in or out side .f/discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,360 miles

slight wear to front brake disc

Fail 22 Oct 2011 80,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear to front brake disc

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,808 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 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NGU, 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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Y163 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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