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AP51 GXX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,810 mi
Last recorded81,810 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dog bone mount defective

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,841 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gear box dog bone mount defective

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,844 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gear box dog bone mount worn

rear strut brace corroded not structual

Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,035 miles

Offside Front TYRE BADLY PERISHING

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear strut brace corroded but not structural component

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded badly

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,791 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

osf brake disc inner face corroded no shiny surface

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

osf brake binding

osf brake disc inner face corroded no shiny surface

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,835 miles

washers inoperative to start with,then started working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,867 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,837 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,298 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,751 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 40,751 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,369 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,369 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,020 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2005 33,020 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 GXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GXX, 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 AP51 GXX registered?

AP51 GXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AP51 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 GXX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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