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RY51 YFP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,426 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,596 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,889 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers very slow when in operation

Fail 26 Jun 2009 56,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers very slow when in operation

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,583 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting in places

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

movement in rear engine mounting

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting in places

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,294 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 YFP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

RY51 YFP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 YFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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