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RE51 YVS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,204 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,408 miles

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

windscreen washer operation poor

Fail 21 Jan 2016 90,408 miles

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

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

windscreen washer operation poor

Fail 22 Nov 2014 87,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 80,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front door check requires attention

Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,225 miles

front discs pitted

lamda reading on on limits

n/s/f c.v boot leaking

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2012 73,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

lamda reading on on limits

n/s/f c.v boot leaking

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,186 miles

nearside washer partially blocked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,282 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,562 miles

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

offside rear door not opening from outside or inside

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,838 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,202 miles

some corrosion on o/s front brake disc [inner face]

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 YVS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE51 YVS, 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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RE51 YVS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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