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Y166 GYD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,068 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,111 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 83,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Underside of vehicle. (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,225 miles

rear suspension braceing bar corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,225 miles

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

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

rear suspension braceing bar corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,825 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,440 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 49,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,176 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,006 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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Y166 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y166 GYD, 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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Y166 GYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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