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AP51 UMR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing sl;ightly on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing sl;ightly on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,742 miles

Both front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,792 miles

center exhaust section becoming corroded both front tyres near legal limits both front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,305 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine gearbox tie rod mount worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 641,185 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,273 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 53,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UMR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

AP51 UMR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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