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Y169 EBW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 EBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,872 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Washwrs becoming weak, may require washer bottle removal to clean filter.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Washwrs becoming weak, may require washer bottle removal to clean filter.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,803 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 55,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,758 miles

Both rear tyre teads perrished.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,758 miles

Both rear tyre teads perrished.

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EBW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y169 EBW, 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 EBW registered?

Y169 EBW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y169 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y169 EBW 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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