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RA51 FYR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,776 miles

both rear tyres show perishing / cracking and treads worn low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,329 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres show perishing / slight cracking / n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,969 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres show perishing / slight cracking / n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,471 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing very low / both show perishing / slight cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing very low / both show perishing / slight cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,738 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low and show perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,568 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads wearing very low

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,763 miles

both rear tyres showing wear on outer edges o/s/r tyre lowest monitor

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,475 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges tread getting low monitor wear

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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RA51 FYR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA51 FYR, 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 RA51 FYR registered?

RA51 FYR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RA51 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 FYR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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