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AP51 EEG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,821 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,191 miles

Parking brake lever insecure loose on floor (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,786 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,786 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,837 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside rear tyre is cracked and split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,409 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,409 miles

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

Front under tray cover is fitted

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,165 miles

Front under tray cover fitted

Nearside rear metal brake pipes over exhaust heat shield not fully checked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,165 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front under tray cover fitted

Nearside rear metal brake pipes over exhaust heat shield not fully checked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,992 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre has cracks

Offside inner brake disc surface has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre has cracks

Offside inner brake disc surface has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,398 miles

Front under tray is fitted

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,499 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished. †

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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AP51 EEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 AP51 EEG, 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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AP51 EEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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