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AP51 ZKB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 138,643 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 138,373 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)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,491 miles

Both front tyres near limit

Corrosion some brake pipes

Deterioration some bushes

N/s/f inner c/v gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Also gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/s/f inner c/v gaiter deteriorated

Both front tyres near limit

Corrosion some brake pipes

Deterioration some bushes

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 126,904 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 102,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,767 miles

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

Rear propshaft rubber joint very worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,602 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,512 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,423 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 ZKB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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