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Y194 SNV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 SNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 145,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 140,026 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,294 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 133,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 129,282 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 129,282 miles

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

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

N/S/F BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,100 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 108,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 94,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 83,171 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 May 2008 83,086 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2007 73,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,560 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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Y194 SNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y194 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

Y194 SNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y194 SNV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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