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Y181 SES

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

740,472 mi
Last recorded740,472 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 740,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 74,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y181 SES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y181 SES registered?

Y181 SES is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y181 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 SES shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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