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Y183 LUJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 LUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,531 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,866 miles

front brake balance

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,866 miles

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

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

front brake balance

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,898 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

offside rear inner light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2009 61,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

offside rear inner light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 58,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,596 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,437 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 LUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y183 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

Y183 LUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y183 LUJ safe to buy?

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