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AP51 PFF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,307 mi
Last recorded82,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front reluctor rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 79,503 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front reluctor rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,582 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,669 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension cross bar corroded broken

Fail 19 Oct 2017 61,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension cross bar corroded broken

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,289 miles

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

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,882 miles

front tyre tread edges on 2mm

rear cross member bracket corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,645 miles

o/s/f inner discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,990 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,639 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,639 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,493 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s to o/s/r support bar excessively corroded but not structural

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre inner wall badly perished

pads wearing thin

stone chips to screen

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,493 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s to o/s/r support bar excessively corroded but not structural

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre inner wall badly perished

pads wearing thin

stone chips to screen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre inner wall starting to crack up

Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,857 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,857 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 PFF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

AP51 PFF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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