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Y174 NGU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,945 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,496 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake disk slitly worn bothside front.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,153 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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Y174 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y174 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

Y174 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y174 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 NGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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