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Y196 OFS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 OFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,936 miles

Middle exhaust corroded.

Nsf cv boot badly perrished.

Osf brake disc slightly warpt.

Osr and Nsf tyres worn near to limit.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,560 miles

osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2009 48,620 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,485 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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Y196 OFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFS, 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 Y196 OFS registered?

Y196 OFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y196 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 OFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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