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EY51 YZZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,276 mi
Last recorded53,276 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,299 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 46,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,802 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,839 miles

rust on front discs

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 28,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,948 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EY51 YZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY51 YZZ, 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 EY51 YZZ registered?

EY51 YZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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