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Y183 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,181 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 135,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,349 miles

front discs pitted/corroded on inner edge

gearbox mount defective

unable too fully examine rear seatblets due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front discs starting to wear, and corrode on inner faces

Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyer perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,522 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyer perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 85,673 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,227 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y183 YOW safe to buy?

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