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OY51 ECA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 ECA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 154,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

spare tyre on tread limit

Fail 14 Mar 2018 154,379 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

spare tyre on tread limit

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Fail 16 Feb 2017 149,373 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 145,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 141,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,620 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes weak.

Light noise from o/s rear wheel bearing when rotated.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 117,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,185 miles

Rear tyres on legal limit and n/s tread worn uneven.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 98,118 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres on legal limit and n/s tread worn uneven.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,113 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,091 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)

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 ECA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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