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RO51 YPY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,100 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 127,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,030 miles

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

lower engine steady worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,319 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,319 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 83,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre on limits

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,873 miles

n/s/r tyre on limits

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2008 75,970 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,970 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,882 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,012 miles

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)

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 YPY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

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

Is RO51 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 YPY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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