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Y196 OUG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,407 mi
Last recorded70,407 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 OUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,028 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,999 miles

Front brake inner pads wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,999 miles

Front brake inner pads wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,813 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,154 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn near limit(inside edge)

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 OUG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y196 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

Y196 OUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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