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AP51 PFD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,717 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,464 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,705 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

lateral bar heavy corrosion

n/s front to rear rbake pipe corroding

n/s/f suspension leg noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,322 miles

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

lateral bar corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,322 miles

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

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,797 miles

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,747 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,301 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,901 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 PFD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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