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GY51 OJX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,041 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,041 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,289 miles

Both Sides Front Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Front Registration Plate Slightly Damaged.

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Damaged.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Broken.

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

Windscreen Wipers Only Operate At Full Speed.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 115,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Broken.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

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

Windscreen Wipers Only Operate At Full Speed.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,396 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,121 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,059 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,978 miles

Front brake discs showing corrosion

O/s/r door does not open

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,196 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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GY51 OJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY51 OJX, 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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GY51 OJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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