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FY51 OCP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,237 mi
Last recorded118,237 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,237 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,954 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,780 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,751 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,751 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,597 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,340 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,000 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 51,609 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 OCP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY51 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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