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Y197 MFG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 MFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,608 miles

front & rear brake disc slight pitted & slight ridged

Fail 10 Sep 2010 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front & rear brake disc slight pitted & slight ridged

Pass 6 May 2009 122,388 miles

rear boot lid door handle missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 May 2009 122,379 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear boot lid door handle missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 May 2008 113,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2008 113,462 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads wearing thin

Fail 10 May 2007 98,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion through standing

exhaust system corroded slightly

hubcaps on roadwheels

ignition system is covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2007 98,898 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion through standing

exhaust system corroded slightly

hubcaps on roadwheels

ignition system is covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,532 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler flap broken

hubcaps on roadwheels

ignition system covered

slight play in both front seats

windowscreen washers need attention

Pass 15 Jul 2005 86,420 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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Y197 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y197 MFG, 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 MFG registered?

Y197 MFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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