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Y167 HBO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 101,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,726 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,680 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SERV light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,841 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,748 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,748 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y167 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y167 HBO, 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 Y167 HBO registered?

Y167 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y167 HBO safe to buy?

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