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AP51 OCV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 85,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,177 miles

Nearside 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 23 Sep 2009 74,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

suspect noise from n/s/rearwheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,747 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 OCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

AP51 OCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AP51 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 OCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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