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Y201 YBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,001 mi
Last recorded30,001 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 YBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 30,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 19,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,933 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,933 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,647 miles

outer side wall perished n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 19,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S/F Tyre perished

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2011 18,280 miles

Both rear tyres perrished in tread area

N/S/F Tyre perrished in tread area

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,300 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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Y201 YBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y201 YBP, 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 Y201 YBP registered?

Y201 YBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y201 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 YBP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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