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Y185 NGU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & Offside wiper blabes rubber split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,543 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,079 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/f flasher pale

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde-just legal

the lateral bar is corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,121 miles

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

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)

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

front disc in poor condition

pads look low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,121 miles

front disc in poor condition

pads look low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,942 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,997 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,094 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,094 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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Y185 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y185 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

Y185 NGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y185 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 NGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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