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GY51 UGO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,289 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 86,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,697 miles

Nearside 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 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 1 Oct 2012 66,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,293 miles

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

front discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,114 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,809 miles

2 nails in o/s rear tyre

front pads low

n/s and o/s rear seat belts frayed

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

2 nails in o/s rear tyre

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

front pads low

n/s and o/s rear seat belts frayed

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,685 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,851 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,414 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 UGO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

GY51 UGO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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