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RY51 YBM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,969 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,542 miles

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

bottom gearbox mounting worn

engine air intake pipe adrift

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

bottom gearbox mounting worn

engine air intake pipe adrift

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside side repeater damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,373 miles

damage to inside face of offside front wheel rim

grease around offside front outer cv gaitor

offside rear light lense damaged

offside rear tyre perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 79,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,860 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 106,992 miles

Front registration plate damaged but legible.

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 YBM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RY51 YBM, 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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RY51 YBM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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