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AF51 OBU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine misfire

O/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

SERV light illuminated on dash

Screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,963 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

AF51 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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