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Y176 CCL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 CCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,263 miles

centre lower engine stabaliser bar rear bush split/play

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre lower engine stabaliser bar rear bush split/play

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,211 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,172 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,599 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,569 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,274 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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Y176 CCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y176 CCL, 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 Y176 CCL registered?

Y176 CCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y176 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 CCL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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