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Y173 YCE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,891 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,175 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,065 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,749 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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Y173 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y173 YCE, 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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Y173 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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