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OY51 EEG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 EEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 128,558 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,786 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 92,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,063 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has a lump missing out of the tread

slight runout on front brake discs

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 EEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY51 EEG, 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 OY51 EEG registered?

OY51 EEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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