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OY51 GAU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 GAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,185 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,176 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,285 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine service fault light is on

Fail 20 Sep 2014 75,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine service fault light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,988 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted and outer edge of face flaking off

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside and offside steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted and outer edge of face flaking off

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside and offside steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,944 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 50,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,840 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,904 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 20,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 GAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

OY51 GAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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