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Y165 THN

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 THN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 53,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,107 miles

All wipers split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 49,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 47,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 46,585 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F ABS ring slightly cracked

Rear engine mount worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,458 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake binding

o/s front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,200 miles

all wiper blades are split

o/s washer jet poorly adjusted and partially blocked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,514 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,663 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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Y165 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y165 THN, 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 Y165 THN registered?

Y165 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2001.

Is Y165 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 THN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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