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Y202 LUG

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 LUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,907 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,907 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,074 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 46,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

front discs have surface rust.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,598 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

front discs have surface rust.

Pass 11 May 2007 37,991 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2006 34,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,433 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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Y202 LUG 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 Y202 LUG, 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 Y202 LUG registered?

Y202 LUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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