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RY51 CSX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 CSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 143,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 139,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 138,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 138,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 132,696 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 132,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 129,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,271 miles

boot handle damaged still able to open from outside

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,035 miles

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

oil leak

rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,459 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

slight engine misfire

Pass 11 Dec 2013 174,755 miles

rear hatch door handle broken still able to open from outside vehicle

rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2013 174,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear hatch door handle broken still able to open from outside vehicle

rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear door handle broken still able to open from outside vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2011 103,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight oil leak?

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2011 103,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight oil leak?

small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,538 miles

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

engine cover and air transfer pipe missing

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust corroded

front washers need adjusting

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,538 miles

engine cover and air transfer pipe missing

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust corroded

front washers need adjusting

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,901 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,224 miles

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Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,692 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 39,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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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RY51 CSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RY51 CSX, 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 RY51 CSX registered?

RY51 CSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 CSX shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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