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Y166 GPT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,583 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 100,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,321 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,311 miles

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,184 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 39,184 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 30,699 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y166 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y166 GPT, 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 Y166 GPT registered?

Y166 GPT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y166 GPT shows 12 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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