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RE51 YWH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,605 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,583 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,878 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 91,878 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,607 miles

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,956 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,442 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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RE51 YWH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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