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Y174 FCL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,066 mi
Last recorded112,066 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,518 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,721 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,721 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,152 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,460 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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Y174 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y174 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y174 FCL registered?

Y174 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y174 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 FCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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