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SY51 OCX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,535 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 77,534 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,555 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,394 miles

Rear tyres badly cracking not showing cord yet

Offside front tyre BOLD on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres badly cracking not showing cord yet

Offside front tyre BOLD on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,821 miles

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges

Rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,061 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,061 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

innerr and outer sidewalls on both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall, not down to ply or cords

Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,010 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

innerr and outer sidewalls on both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall, not down to ply or cords

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,865 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Both rear tyres starting to crack

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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 Jan 2011 56,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,701 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 51,775 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,600 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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SY51 OCX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY51 OCX, 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 SY51 OCX registered?

SY51 OCX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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