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Y183 UAY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,454 mi
Last recorded157,454 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 157,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside head lamp bracket broken light unit is not insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open boot inspection carried out though rear seats

Fail 26 Apr 2016 157,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside head lamp bracket broken light unit is not insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open boot inspection carried out though rear seats

Fail 18 Jul 2015 153,748 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish and split

unable to open tail gate rear seats down prescribed areas checked

Pass 18 Jul 2015 153,748 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish and split

unable to open tail gate rear seats down prescribed areas checked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 148,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 148,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 136,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 48,187 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 UAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

Y183 UAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y183 UAY safe to buy?

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