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AP51 JTO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,553 mi
Last recorded67,553 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine light on

engine rattle loud on emission test

o/s/r wheel bearing noise

rear lateral bar heavily corroded

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

offside bumper damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

offside bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,807 miles

antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear vibration damper corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,889 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear vibration damper corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,875 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,388 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,388 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

AP51 JTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 JTO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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