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RY51 YEG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 127,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 127,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,230 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 121,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 103,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - advise steering alignment check

Engine coolant leaking

Two small cuts in nearside front tyre (outer sidewall) - no cords/casing exposed

Fail 17 Oct 2009 79,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - advise steering alignment check

Engine coolant leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Two small cuts in nearside front tyre (outer sidewall) - no cords/casing exposed

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,355 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,338 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 46,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,361 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,054 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 YEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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