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Y166 UEF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 95,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,422 miles

off side rear door not opening from outside

Pass 30 May 2009 74,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,541 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,975 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 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

Y166 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y166 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 UEF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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