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AR51 EHZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,589 mi
Last recorded46,589 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from nearside front inner cv gaiter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 46,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from nearside front inner cv gaiter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,865 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on the inner surface

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,754 miles

Rear suspension lateral bar corroded holed

Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,296 miles

Rear suspension lateral bar corroded holed

Fail 13 Dec 2016 33,279 miles

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

Rear suspension lateral bar corroded holed

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,860 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,605 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Rear lateral bar corroded holed

Fail 2 Dec 2014 30,588 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Rear lateral bar corroded holed

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 27,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,665 miles

Windscreen scratched slightly.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,402 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose.

Front tyres perished.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 23,402 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose.

Front tyres perished.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,445 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 16,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,591 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 13,591 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AR51 EHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 EHZ, 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 AR51 EHZ registered?

AR51 EHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 EHZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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