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RO51 YSU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,778 mi
Last recorded61,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,778 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 61,764 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,052 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,283 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,698 miles

n/s/f tyre pereshed & close to limit

o/s/f tyre pereshed & close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008
Fail 12 Nov 2008

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

n/s reartyre tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,512 miles

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

o/s/r tyre started to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre started to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,476 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YSU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RO51 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

RO51 YSU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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