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AR51 FYO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,359 mi
Last recorded145,359 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 145,359 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 132,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam high (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,730 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 125,712 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear foot brake and parking brake performances slightly low

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring on driveshaft corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,453 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 185/60/R15

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,868 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,934 miles

Oil leak

both front discs worn and slightly scored

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,149 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,272 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 44,272 miles

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

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

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 FYO 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 62.5%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

AR51 FYO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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