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RO51 YTG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,146 mi
Last recorded220,146 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 220,146 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Fail 30 Mar 2017 220,146 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 216,325 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 29 Mar 2016 216,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working top (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 1 Apr 2015 213,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 1 Apr 2015 213,919 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2014 206,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 203,108 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 186,787 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 186,501 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 170,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 161,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 160,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 132,877 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 132,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,119 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 52,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,453 miles

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

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)

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 YTG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 RO51 YTG, 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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RO51 YTG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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