MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads not fitted correctly but safe
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner pad appears very low
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight twist on nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight twist on nearside rear tyre
coolant leak from radiator
slight leak on pas pressure switch
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear lateral bar excessively corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear lateral bar excessively corroded
rear tyres showing signs of cracking
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
power steering fluid below minimum
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
power steering fluid below minimum
slight oil leak
wiper blades slightly deterioated
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y166 GSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y166 GSC, 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 GSC registered?
Y166 GSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2001.
Is Y166 GSC safe to buy?
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