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Y164 FCL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,098 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,082 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,078 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surfaces worn corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,468 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,649 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,090 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,816 miles

front disc inner surface starting to discolour

Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc inner surface starting to discolour

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,107 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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Y164 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y164 FCL, 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 Y164 FCL registered?

Y164 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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