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FY51 OCG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,891 mi
Last recorded162,891 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 162,891 miles

Timing belt?.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 162,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

timing belt??

Pass 9 Dec 2014 162,706 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

timing belt??

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front fog light damaged and inoperative

rear underside body support bracket corroded and holed

timing belt??

Pass 4 Dec 2012 152,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

offside front fog lens damaged and inoperative

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

rear underside body support bracket corroded and holed

timing belt??

Fail 3 Dec 2012 152,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

offside front fog lens damaged and inoperative

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

rear underside body support bracket corroded and holed

timing belt??

Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear door doesnt open

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside front fog lens damaged and inoperative

rear body support bracket corroded

timing belt???

Fail 15 Dec 2011 150,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear door doesnt open

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside front fog lens damaged and inoperative

rear support bracket corroded

timing belt???

Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,998 miles

both rear outer seat belts slightly frayed

nearside rear door doesnt open

offside front fog light damaged inoperative

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

timing belt???

Fail 7 Dec 2010 141,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear outer seat belts slightly frayed

nearside rear door doesnt open

nearside rear handbrake and service brake efforts low

offside front brake pads low disc worn

offside front fog light damaged inoperative

rear high level brake light has several leds inoperative

slight cracks in auxilary belt??

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

timing belt???

Pass 4 Dec 2009 135,867 miles

nearside rear door doesnt open

rear outer seatbelts slightly frayed

slight cracks in auxilary belt

slight play in steering

timing belt???

Pass 11 Nov 2008 125,491 miles

nearside rear door doesnt open

rear outer seatbelts slightly frayed

slight bend on nearside front rim inner edge

slight cracks in alternator belt

when was timing belt changed?????

Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,021 miles

has timing belt been changed?????

nearside rear passenger door not opening from outside or inside.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 91,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 91,481 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,851 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 OCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 FY51 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

FY51 OCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is FY51 OCG safe to buy?

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