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Y163 WDS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,476 mi
Last recorded67,476 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 WDS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,476 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 66,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 66,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded/pitted

high level brake light not working

n/s rear inner sidelight not working

squeeking from belt area and aux belt is worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aux belt worn

fuel tank lower cross bar corroded

high level brake light not working

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm to 3mm tread depth

squeeking from belts area

Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aux belt worn

fuel tank lower cross bar corroded

high level brake light not working

rear tyres 3mm tread depth

squeeking from belts area

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,050 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 WDS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

Y163 WDS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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