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AP51 EEO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,476 mi
Last recorded126,476 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 95,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,508 miles

rear torsion arm corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,888 miles

front rollbar bushs worn

temporay repair nearside front headlamp

Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front rollbar bushs worn

temporay repair nearside front headlamp

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,203 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,761 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,761 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,099 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,218 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are in poor contition ( splitting between treads)

front o/s tyre is begining to distort and is worn on inside

o/s cv gaitor clip slightly loose

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,703 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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AP51 EEO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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