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Y189 VLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,414 mi
Last recorded42,414 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,792 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,857 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y189 VLC registered?

Y189 VLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y189 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 VLC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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