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RF51 YCC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023
Fail 13 Sep 2023

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018
Pass 17 May 2017

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Pass 28 Apr 2016
Pass 1 May 2015
Pass 24 Mar 2014
Pass 19 Mar 2013
Fail 26 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear cross brace incomplete and rusty

water leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear cross brace incomplete and rusty

water leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,181 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded-advise to replace

both rear tyres perishing at outer edge

front anti roll bars inner bushes perishing, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,152 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,105 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,513 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,513 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,025 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy no roughness

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,499 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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RF51 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RF51 YCC, 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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RF51 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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