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Y193 DCV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,225 mi
Last recorded47,225 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 DCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,225 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,225 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

nearside wiper blade starting to split

steering rack has slight weep of fluid

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,355 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

nearside wiper blade starting to split

steering rack has slight weep of fluid

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,449 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,492 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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Y193 DCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y193 DCV, 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 Y193 DCV registered?

Y193 DCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y193 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y193 DCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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