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OY51 GCV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,738 mi
Last recorded170,738 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 170,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 170,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 159,847 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 159,847 miles

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

nearside rear inner side light inop

Pass 31 Jan 2012 148,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 136,701 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 126,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 114,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,030 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 96,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 83,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GCV 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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

OY51 GCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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