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Y169 CCL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 CCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear lower cross member corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 124,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear lower cross member corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

meatal stay in front of rear axle corroded away

Pass 27 Apr 2012 114,950 miles

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

bar in front of rear axle corroded away

Fail 27 Apr 2012 114,950 miles

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

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

bar in front of rear axle corroded away

Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,318 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to rust

nsf steering rack gaiter perished

osr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 103,337 miles

n/s wiper deteriorating

o/s cv boot deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2009 95,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,295 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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Y169 CCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y169 CCL, 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 Y169 CCL registered?

Y169 CCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y169 CCL safe to buy?

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