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Y199 VAY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,338 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

loose bolt in engine mount

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 55,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,797 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 VAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y199 VAY registered?

Y199 VAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y199 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 VAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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