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RY51 YBT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 114,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,373 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Nsf tyre perished & cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osf outer cv gaiter & rack gaiter perished

Fail 11 Nov 2019 111,373 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Nsf tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osf outer cv gaiter & rack gaiter perished

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,793 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Engine stabiliser mount worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,647 miles

nearside front cv gaitor weeping at clip

nearside rear number plate light dim

slight earth fault on both rear lights

Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,910 miles

Oil leak ()

both front & nsr indicators faded

corrosion to undercarriage & componments

ns no plate light dim

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,663 miles

both front & nsr indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,168 miles

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

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

cross bar by rear axle corroded away

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,168 miles

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

cross bar by rear axle corroded away

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

nsf tyre badly worn on edges

osr tyre worn on outer edge

rear cross bar by axle badly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

nsf tyre badly worn on edges

osr tyre worn on outer edge

rear cross bar by axle badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,515 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,347 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,516 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,497 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,996 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,342 miles

osf tyre worn on edges †nsf tyre badly worn on outer edge

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 YBT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

RY51 YBT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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