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LY51 YHB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,059 mi
Last recorded79,059 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 YHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 68,619 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,139 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 31,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,335 miles

all brake disc have slight corrosion

tyre fronto/s andn/s have side wall cracks not showing cords

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,683 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 YHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

LY51 YHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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