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Y194 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,824 mi
Last recorded158,824 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 150,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 143,885 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 143,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s registration plate lamp dull

Pass 5 Apr 2014 134,266 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear stabalizer bar corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 134,266 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear stabalizer bar corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 124,539 miles

rear stabalizer bar corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 110,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,671 miles

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

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

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

n/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 46,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2005 31,367 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 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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Y194 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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