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RY51 YEL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

boot difficult to open

engine oil requires topping up

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,186 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,604 miles

Child seats on both rear belts.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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