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Y193 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 134,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 134,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 118,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 101,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 101,730 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 91,681 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 91,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,868 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake discs badly coroded on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,129 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

Y193 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2001.

Is Y193 YOW safe to buy?

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