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Y196 CPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,645 mi
Last recorded132,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 CPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,645 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 132,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,643 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 92,476 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 92,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 84,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y196 CPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y196 CPA, 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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Y196 CPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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