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Y183 FYB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 FYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,734 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,727 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,544 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside outer CV gaiter greasy

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,544 miles

airbag warning lamp on

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside outer CV gaiter greasy

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,851 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 1 Dec 2011 86,851 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

airbag warning light on

offside wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 73,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,402 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,402 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 62,789 miles

offside front tyre tread low on edges.

offside rear tyre tread low and cracked in the tread.

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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Y183 FYB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y183 FYB, 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 Y183 FYB registered?

Y183 FYB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y183 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y183 FYB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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