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LY51 OYH

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,170 mi
Last recorded132,170 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 OYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 132,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,016 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 56,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,599 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 OYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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