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AV51 EPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,683 miles

1x exhaust rubber split

o/s/f ABS ring starting to crack but not yet to the point of affecting breaks or operation

rear wiper split

slight play n/s/f outer antiroll bar bush

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,915 miles

Lower Gearbox stabilizer mounting rubber bush becoming deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield fixing deteriorated but still secure

Small cut in n/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,214 miles

Corrosion on live battery terminal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,869 miles

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

slight noise on n/s rear wheel bearing

slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 101,869 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight noise on n/s rear wheel bearing

slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,731 miles

Had to refit N/S headlight bulb, as it was incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,731 miles

Had to refit N/S headlight bulb, as it was incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2011 85,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 73,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,309 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,309 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,576 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 EPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EPJ, 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 AV51 EPJ registered?

AV51 EPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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