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Y189 PTF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,751 mi
Last recorded68,751 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 PTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside lower sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside lower sills corroded

rear axle bushes and torsion bar noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,500 miles

offside lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 64,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 62,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,906 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 40,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,140 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,272 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,433 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,433 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped , corrodid

brake fluid low in resevoir

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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Y189 PTF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y189 PTF, 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 Y189 PTF registered?

Y189 PTF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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