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Y188 PJA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,053 mi
Last recorded121,053 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 121,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 May 2008 85,909 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front tyre running off on shoulders

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 62,739 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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Y188 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y188 PJA, 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 Y188 PJA registered?

Y188 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y188 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 PJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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