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Y163 YNV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,877 mi
Last recorded159,877 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 YNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 159,877 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON.

WINDSCREEN CRACKS.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 159,842 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON.

UNABLE TO OPEN OFFSIDE REAR DOOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

WINDSCREEN CRACKS.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 144,609 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 144,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 132,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 132,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 116,740 miles

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

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 YNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

Y163 YNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y163 YNV safe to buy?

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