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Y163 PAU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 PAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 146,793 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2013 146,793 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2012 138,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 132,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 112,181 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,552 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 front tyre scrubbed badly advise tracking check

Pass 10 Mar 2007 91,373 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 76,896 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 PAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y163 PAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y163 PAU registered?

Y163 PAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y163 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 PAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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