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Y178 YCE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,315 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 134,315 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,674 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (3.5.1g)

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

NSF end of sill is damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from the outside. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from the outside. (6.2.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (3.5.1g)

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

NSF end of sill is damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,990 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 106,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,538 miles

front brake discs corroded

the main brake pipe looks corroded above the rear heat shield

Pass 5 May 2010 79,634 miles

main brake pipes look corroded above fuel tank

Pass 18 May 2009 71,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 61,470 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 61,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 42,530 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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Y178 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y178 YCE, 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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Y178 YCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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