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Y163 THN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 THN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,240 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,233 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2011 78,544 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 78,544 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,489 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 70,127 miles

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 5 Jul 2008 70,127 miles

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

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 30 Jun 2007 64,983 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 64,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

Y163 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2001.

Is Y163 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 THN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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