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AP51 OEB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,832 mi
Last recorded72,832 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,832 miles

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

rear underside brace corroded away

Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear underside brace corroded away

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,498 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,953 miles

rear discs in poor condition

rear lower strut in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs in poor condition

rear lower strut in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,567 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 28,562 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,835 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,038 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,244 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,274 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 14,269 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,665 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn/scored on inner surfaces.braking effort good.

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 OEB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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