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Y199 UKE

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 UKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,313 miles

Front end damaged.Outer CV gaiters require new clips.

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,313 miles

Front end damaged.Outer CV gaiters require new clips.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 170,452 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,954 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,947 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,746 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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Y199 UKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 Y199 UKE registered?

Y199 UKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y199 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 UKE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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