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AV51 EOT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,265 miles

Gearbox rear mount slight play

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished . 185/60R15

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under tray not properly secured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm center . Inner and outer edges no tread . 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm center . Inner and outer edges no tread left. 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm all over . 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,819 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 103,149 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut.

Fail 1 May 2014 103,149 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut.

Fail 1 May 2013 100,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 100,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 98,343 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,231 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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,231 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 82,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,368 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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AV51 EOT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 EOT, 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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AV51 EOT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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