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Y174 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 124,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot not opening

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot not opening

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

centre rear seat belt missing

offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 3 May 2013 108,762 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall cut (cord not exposed)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 May 2012 102,394 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2012 102,394 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2011 93,588 miles

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 24 May 2010 84,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 84,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 74,264 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 74,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,731 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 69,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread and wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2007 61,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

crack in n/s/f foglamp

Pass 23 May 2007 61,621 miles

crack in n/s/f foglamp

Pass 18 May 2006 58,473 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 58,473 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s windscreen washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f + o/s/f fog lamp glasses cracked

slight binging to n/s/r wheel

slight leak from thermostat housing

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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

Y174 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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