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GY51 YCC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,403 mi
Last recorded70,403 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clamp loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension componants corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,748 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe by rack corroding (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,587 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 67,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 67,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,631 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,631 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,720 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 622,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,387 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s cv gaiter requires a new clip still secure

steering pump possible oil leak slightly damp around union

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,367 miles

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

gear box oil leak

o/s cv gaiter requires a new clip still secure

steering pump possible oil leak slightly damp around union

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,809 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 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

GY51 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is GY51 YCC safe to buy?

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