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AP51 UMD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges(alignment needed?)

power steering pipe support bracket cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 123,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 123,711 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,687 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring on drive shaft broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,794 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no rear fog lamp working (1.9.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,973 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,158 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,158 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,425 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from engine poss rocker cover

oil leak from gaear box selector shaft

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,425 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from engine poss rocker cover

oil leak from gaear box selector shaft

Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,049 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,179 miles

both rear tyre treads low on edges

front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

front pads getting thin

gearbox steady mount slgthly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,231 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UMD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UMD, 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 UMD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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