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AF51 OBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 106,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs worn

lower engine steady bar mounting worn

Fail 29 May 2012 103,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

lower engine steady bar mounting worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

power steering hose damp

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level below minimum level

front brake discs slightly lipped

power steering hose damp

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,644 miles

centre of windscreen chipped and cracked below swept areas

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front brakes slightly imbalanced (17%)

n/s/r tyre has nails in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,605 miles

both front headlamp lenses marked

both rear shock absorbers corroded at top sections

both registration plates detiriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2009 78,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front headlamp lenses marked

both rear shock absorbers corroded at top sections

both registration plates detiriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,546 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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AF51 OBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF51 OBK, 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 AF51 OBK registered?

AF51 OBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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