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GY51 ZYR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 166,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 166,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 163,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 161,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 158,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 152,994 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 146,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 141,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 138,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking from the radiator

Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking from the radiator

Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,403 miles

nearside rear wheelbearing noisy

Fail 9 Sep 2010 132,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheelbearing noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2009 126,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,653 miles

noise coming from alternator area !

rear gearbox mounting split

Fail 12 Oct 2007 111,653 miles

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

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

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

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

noise coming from alternator area !

rear gearbox mounting split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 91,892 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 91,892 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyre treads getting low

front brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 27 Oct 2005 71,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 71,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZYR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

GY51 ZYR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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