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OY51 OEG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,205 mi
Last recorded117,205 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,205 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,204 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

longatuded bar corroded rear off body

rear body lo

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,225 miles

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

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

longatuded bar corroded rear off body

rear body lo

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake disc slighty worn and corroded on inner edge

advise front brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,648 miles

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner surface

advise front wipers worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise slight leak around o/s/f cv boot securing clip

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,648 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner surface

advise front wipers worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise slight leak around o/s/f cv boot securing clip

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,230 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,230 miles

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

advise o/s/r inner sidelight inop

Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,706 miles

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

advise handbrake slighty loose

advise n/s/f tyre worn slighty on outer edge

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r inner sidelight bulb not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,706 miles

advise handbrake slighty loose

advise n/s/f tyre worn slighty on outer edge

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r inner sidelight bulb not working

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,493 miles

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 OEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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