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PO51 ZYY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,491 mi
Last recorded51,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ZYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,491 miles

n/s rear tyre ageing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 51,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction k light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre ageing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,547 miles

k light on dash

lower g box mount worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,428 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,438 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,570 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,876 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,874 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,874 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,674 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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PO51 ZYY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO51 ZYY, 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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PO51 ZYY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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