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AP51 NPA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,039 mi
Last recorded143,039 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 143,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front plate / n/s headlight adjuster / bonnet / horn / damage to headlights / pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

slight damage to n/s/f ABS ring / n/s/r tyre stepping out / o/s/f tyre wearing on outer / ANOID bar missing

Fail 7 Feb 2019 143,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front plate / n/s headlight adjuster / bonnet / horn / damage to headlights / pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

slight damage to n/s/f ABS ring / n/s/r tyre stepping out / o/s/f tyre wearing on outer / ANOID bar missing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,494 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 106,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 106,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tre scrubbed

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,290 miles

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 18 Nov 2010 64,252 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 17,960 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 NPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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