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LY51 OYB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 OYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,313 miles

Engine Management Light indicates a fault

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Management Light indicates a fault

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,184 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 107,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 85,208 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to pump has a slight weep (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Outer sill has some damage

both front outer CV boots leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 May 2016 66,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,003 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,438 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,792 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,792 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,360 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,060 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,482 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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LY51 OYB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY51 OYB, 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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LY51 OYB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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