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OY51 XAD

2001 Renault Megane

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre sidewall worn

O/S/F - N/S/F & N/S/R tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,956 miles

Both N/S tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,371 miles

inside edge of front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,050 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,749 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,749 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,313 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 24 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,987 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 XAD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

OY51 XAD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is OY51 XAD safe to buy?

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