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Y197 HCU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 HCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 94,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 87,971 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 87,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 79,847 miles

BRAKRE DISCS CORRODED

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

Fail 13 May 2010 79,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BRAKRE DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,847 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 79,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2008 79,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 73,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 May 2006 60,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 May 2006 60,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y197 HCU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y197 HCU, 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 Y197 HCU registered?

Y197 HCU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y197 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 HCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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