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AP51 ULY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ULY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,798 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml on

lateral bar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,608 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor wheel cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak under car possibly power steering fluid

rear stabliser bar heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor wheel cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak under car possibly power steering fluid

rear stabliser bar heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,465 miles

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine MIL on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,948 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,154 miles

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,773 miles

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

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

o/s passenger door unable to open

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,627 miles

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

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 ULY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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