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OY51 EBL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,808 mi
Last recorded143,808 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 EBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 143,808 miles

Front Lower Engine mount worn and has play

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 137,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 137,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 132,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 123,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 123,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 115,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 98,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osr tyre perrished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,445 miles

advisorys from original test.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,841 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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OY51 EBL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY51 EBL, 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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OY51 EBL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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