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Y183 KGY

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,099 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 104,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 92,763 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,127 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,244 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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Y183 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KGY, 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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Y183 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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