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GY51 UCN

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,056 mi
Last recorded89,056 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,583 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,400 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,644 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 72,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 47,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,032 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 UCN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCN, 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 GY51 UCN registered?

GY51 UCN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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