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RY51 CTV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,787 mi
Last recorded110,787 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 CTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,787 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 98,151 miles

Drivers door is stiff to open and close, but latching and unlatching operation is not affected.

Front tyres are worn unevenly (inner edge).

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,151 miles

Drivers door is stiff to open and close, but latching and unlatching operation is not affected.

Front tyres are worn unevenly (inner edge).

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,365 miles

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

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

ns cv boot holed

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,980 miles

both front seat belts are slow to retract

front brake discs are worn

front wipers could clear better

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,176 miles

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

both rear tyres very close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,174 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,447 miles

new tyre fitted to n/s/f.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 40,447 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm req's replaceing.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,598 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 27,597 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE †N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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 CTV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey 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 RY51 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

RY51 CTV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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