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Y181 PBF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 PBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,178 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 132,178 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear lower engine stabiliser mount deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 99,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 92,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,635 miles

can not see condition of front pads

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,885 miles

1,P/A/S PIPE FROM THE P/A/S PUMP IS DAMP. †2,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,719 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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Y181 PBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y181 PBF, 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 Y181 PBF registered?

Y181 PBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y181 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 PBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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