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FY51 OAH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OAH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,336 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,500 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 81,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,419 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 61,419 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 46,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,800 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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FY51 OAH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY51 OAH, 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 FY51 OAH registered?

FY51 OAH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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