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Y185 EEC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 EEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,916 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,273 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,560 miles

slight ajustment done on both head lights

slight curb damage on neartside front tyre

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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Y185 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y185 EEC, 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 Y185 EEC registered?

Y185 EEC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y185 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 EEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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