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Y198 YFV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,456 miles

indicator does not self cancel on the n/s

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,414 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,763 miles

rear wiper split.o/s/f disc poor

Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear wiper split. o/s/f disc poor.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 26,695 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,695 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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Y198 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

Y198 YFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y198 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 YFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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