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FY51 OAZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OAZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,965 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 101,397 miles

Center brake light inoperative

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

Nearside front seatbelt slow too retract

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

Offside front seatbelt slow too retract

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 101,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Center brake light inoperative

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

Nearside front seatbelt slow too retract

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

Offside front seatbelt slow too retract

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2014 100,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r brake binding

rear indicators starting to flash white

rear number plate delaminated

varuios oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2013 91,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle beam (SUPPORT BAR ROTTED AWAY)

Pass 15 May 2012 87,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 14 May 2012 87,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

coolant low

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2011 83,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot switch missing

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 24 May 2011 82,912 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot switch missing

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,275 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but no play.

Pass 5 May 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 68,865 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 May 2007 58,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 47,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OAZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OAZ, 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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FY51 OAZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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