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Y197 VDC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 51,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside registration plate lamp lense missing.

Pass 31 May 2012 48,203 miles

Offside registration plate lamp lense missing.

Pass 21 May 2011 47,616 miles

ns mirror cracked

ns wiper split

nsr inner sidelight not working

osr door not opening from inside or outside

pas pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 45,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cannot open osr door

exhaust service joint loose

headlamps loose

ns mirror cracked

pas pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 45,959 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cannot open osr door

discs corroded

exhaust service joint loose

headlamps loose

ns mirror cracked

osf brake binding

pas pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 42,226 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 37,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2007 34,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,689 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 VDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

Y197 VDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2001.

Is Y197 VDC safe to buy?

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