CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y164 FRG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 FRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,765 miles

front brake disc's corroded

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,765 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,343 miles

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,492 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 42,013 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y164 FRG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y164 FRG?

You can check the full history of Y164 FRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y164 FRG registered?

Y164 FRG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y164 FRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y164 FRG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y164 FRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y164 FRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.