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Y197 KGY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,188 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,799 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,799 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,188 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,188 miles

rear number plate de-laminating

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,799 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,013 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

Y197 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y197 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 KGY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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