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Y174 XGG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 XGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 120,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 120,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,768 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,768 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,198 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 50,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,809 miles

2x cuts in n/s/r tyre measuring approx 5mm in length, only one down to ply

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y174 XGG, 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 Y174 XGG registered?

Y174 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y174 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 XGG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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