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GY51 UCC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,336 mi
Last recorded103,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 100,142 miles

Both sides rear brake hose furrells and brake pipes could not be fully inspected due to them covered with undersealant

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,422 miles

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

n/s/r brakes slightly grabbing. o/s rear child seat fitted. n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,422 miles

n/s/r brakes slightly grabbing. o/s rear child seat fitted. n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,173 miles

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

both front steering arm(s) have slight or minimal movement at fixings

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front steering arm(s) have slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,831 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,798 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps wedge to retain them in the correct position and to stop them from movin g

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,493 miles

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

both headlamps wedge to retain them in the correct position and to stop them from movin g

Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,274 miles

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

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 UCC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 GY51 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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