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RO51 UYY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 UYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,372 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,556 miles

off side rear brake is slightly sticking on

rear exhaust is deteriated

slight damage to off side front inner tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,787 miles

rear exhaust box is deteriating

Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators fading...

n/s door mirror glass damaged....

rear brake pads low , advise brake inspection....

wipers smear...

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,839 miles

both front indicators fading...

n/s door mirror glass damaged....

rear brake pads low , advise brake inspection....

wipers smear...

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,378 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,509 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 39,371 miles

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

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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RO51 UYY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO51 UYY, 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 RO51 UYY registered?

RO51 UYY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 UYY safe to buy?

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