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LY51 OYC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,169 mi
Last recorded100,169 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 OYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,169 miles

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2009 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,738 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / splitting.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear door wont open.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Nearside rear door does not open

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,751 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 60,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Customer advised to check service history

Customer to check tyre pressures

Damage to front of offside outer sill panel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 OYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LY51 OYC, 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 LY51 OYC registered?

LY51 OYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 OYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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