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Y167 JAT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,687 mi
Last recorded106,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 JAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 106,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Catalytic converter apears to be loose it the housing

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirrior cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

1/ ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,574 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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Y167 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y167 JAT, 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 JAT registered?

Y167 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y167 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 JAT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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