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GY51 UCS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

wipers smear

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,672 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,938 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,216 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,652 miles

damage to side wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,993 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 21,993 miles

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

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

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

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 UCS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

GY51 UCS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is GY51 UCS safe to buy?

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