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GY51 YCF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,887 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,881 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,031 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,367 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,323 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 YCF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

GY51 YCF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is GY51 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 YCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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