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Y165 XGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 XGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,361 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,567 miles

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

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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y165 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

Y165 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y165 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 XGG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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