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Y163 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre on 4mm tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 127,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has been run flat

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre on 4mm tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,129 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 126,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,151 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 122,009 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,822 miles

Front Brake Disc's Close To Minimum Thickness.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 97,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Roughness In N/S/R Wheel Bearing

Pass 31 May 2008 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,047 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,154 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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