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Y163 SDB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 SDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 118,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 102,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,759 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 56,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,153 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 SDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDB, 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

How do I check the history of Y163 SDB?

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What year was Y163 SDB registered?

Y163 SDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2001.

Is Y163 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 SDB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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