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OY51 FZT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 FZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rattles baffles ??

Fail 12 Mar 2014

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rattles baffles ??

Pass 14 May 2013
Pass 22 May 2012
Pass 17 May 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010
Pass 2 Jul 2009
Fail 2 Jul 2009

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,304 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 75,287 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre fitted wrong

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 FZT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

OY51 FZT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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