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Y166 THN

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 THN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013

nearside rear tyre very worn and out of shape

Fail 21 May 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre very worn and out of shape

Pass 23 May 2012 114,931 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 110,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

offside front tyre low in pressure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 105,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2010 105,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2009 100,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 13 May 2009 100,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 16 May 2008 89,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,528 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,466 miles

O/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUT SIDE

Fail 16 May 2007 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUT SIDE

Pass 19 May 2006 61,313 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 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

Y166 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y166 THN safe to buy?

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