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Y181 XGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 XGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,016 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,016 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper wheel box worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

idle spped lumpy and uneven but ok for emission test

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 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

Y181 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y181 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 XGG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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