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Y164 FPT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 FPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,186 miles

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 30 Nov 2017 105,178 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,616 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,485 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 161,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 139,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 76,107 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 FPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y164 FPT, 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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Y164 FPT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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