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Y197 PAX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 PAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,866 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,380 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,470 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 PAX 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 85.7%.

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 Y197 PAX, 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 PAX registered?

Y197 PAX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y197 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 PAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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