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Y199 PJA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 113,437 miles

nsr door wont open from outside

Fail 12 May 2011 113,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr door wont open from outside

Pass 18 May 2010 111,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 134,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,268 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 May 2005 69,358 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on outside edge.

nail in tyre

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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Y199 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y199 PJA, 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 Y199 PJA registered?

Y199 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y199 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 PJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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