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AP51 NTC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,079 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

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)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2014 47,636 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks side walls /tread

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks side walls /tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,282 miles

bar between rear axle has corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 30,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,312 miles

has corrosion across bit of bar on suspension at rear

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,240 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 NTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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