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Y166 MHT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 MHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,234 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

n/s/r door does not open or close

o/s/f tyre has screw in tred area

Pass 10 May 2010 96,773 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn thin

offside front headlight bracket broken

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play offside front anti roll bar linkage bush

unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Fail 5 May 2010 96,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn thin

offside front headlight bracket broken

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play offside front anti roll bar linkage bush

unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,665 miles

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 24 Apr 2009 86,665 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 2 May 2008 80,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,213 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 MHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHT, 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 MHT registered?

Y166 MHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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