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Y168 UPO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2011 86,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 86,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2010 76,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 56,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,446 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 36,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 36,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 24,042 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 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y168 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

Y168 UPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y168 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 UPO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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