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Y176 UEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,489 mi
Last recorded56,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,489 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,486 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,883 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,974 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,318 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 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y176 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

Y176 UEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y176 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 UEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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