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RY51 YCB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 114,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 99,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,597 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,218 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,948 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 75,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tracking needs checking

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,475 miles

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,475 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,192 miles

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 YCB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

RY51 YCB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 YCB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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