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RE51 YUV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,538 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiperblade split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,789 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,789 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn on the inner surfaces

rear wiperblade split

small exhaust blow from centre to rear join

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,919 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)

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on the outer sidewall

screw found in the offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,035 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

tyre pressures should be checked

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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RE51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RE51 YUV, 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 RE51 YUV registered?

RE51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RE51 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 YUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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