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LY51 XYJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 XYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,277 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes are binding sightly

nearside front lower arm ball joint has play and rubber boot is perishing

offside front tyre is getting low inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,302 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 71,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,919 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,174 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 XYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

LY51 XYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is LY51 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 XYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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