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GY51 YKX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,353 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,475 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 84,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front disc's in slight poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,279 miles

Oil leak

front disc's in slight poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,237 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,053 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 YKX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 YKX registered?

GY51 YKX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is GY51 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 YKX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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