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AP51 XJK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 187,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 187,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 168,607 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 168,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 149,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 149,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 137,258 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear side light inop but 50% illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 136,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear side light inop but 50% illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,079 miles

drivers wiper split but clearing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 128,041 miles

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

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

drivers wiper split but clearing

pads getting low and discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 119,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 119,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 111,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 100,989 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 100,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,982 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 XJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

AP51 XJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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