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OY51 ECN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,197 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,639 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,573 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 106,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,466 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray area corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray area corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,501 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

fuel tank bracket corroded surface corrosion o/s bulkhead

Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

fuel tank bracket corroded surface corrosion o/s bulkhead

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,219 miles

Both number plates don't comply with the October 2007 VOSA ruling for vehicles used after Septemebr 2001. At time of testing these rules have been temporarily suspended.

Rear suspension support bar holed and badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 ECN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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