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AP51 EEV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,097 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt clasp cover is missing

rear, axle support bar is rusty and weak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt clasp cover is missing

rear, axle support bar is rusty and weak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,751 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,263 miles

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

both front wiper rubbers starting to split

cut in nearside front tyre

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,852 miles

offside front tyre getting worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,918 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 12,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked through tread pattern (ageing), recommend replacement

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,591 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,339 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 8,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,755 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 EEV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP51 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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