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Y194 FPT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 FPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,286 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pad friction material slightly damaged uneven.

nearside wing mirror cover/trim missing

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

vehicle has a lateral bar fitted that is corroded but it is not a testable item.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine/gearbox lower tie bar bush worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine/gearbox lower tie bar bush worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,287 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,287 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,356 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,123 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres on 2.5mm

crack in front number plate

handbrake lever needs slight adjustment

rear number plate lettering faded

wipers smeering

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 35,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

n.s.r tyre flat spot feels like wheel has been lock

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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Y194 FPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y194 FPT, 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 Y194 FPT registered?

Y194 FPT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y194 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y194 FPT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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