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AD51 EJG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,300 mi
Last recorded138,300 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EJG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 138,300 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 138,295 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,127 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

rear engine mount rubber bush perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,699 miles

Boot will not open.

Rear lower engine stabiliser mount bush is excessively worn.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as others.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 111,699 miles

Boot will not open.

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

Rear lower engine stabiliser mount bush is excessively worn.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as others.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,697 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 95,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 87,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside front wing and door

Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside front wing and door

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates slight delamination

Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,232 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slight delamination

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,722 miles

front brake pads look very worn † †

Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,227 miles

bonnet was hard to open

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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AD51 EJG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD51 EJG, 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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AD51 EJG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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