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Y198 UKE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 UKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,279 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2013 89,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 809,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,900 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 66,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y198 UKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y198 UKE, 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 Y198 UKE registered?

Y198 UKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y198 UKE safe to buy?

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