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Y168 THN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 THN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs ridged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs ridged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,079 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,263 miles

child lock on n/s/r door not allowing door to be opened from inside(switched off for test)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid below maximum marker

child lock on n/s/r door not allowing door to be opened from inside(switched off for test)

front pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly(very close to wear markers)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to wear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,805 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,close to limit.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,478 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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Y168 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y168 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 Y168 THN registered?

Y168 THN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y168 THN safe to buy?

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