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AV51 EPN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,677 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres in poor condition.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,935 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

front number plate has slight damage

offside rear door is damaged

rear silencer outer skin is coming apart

Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,231 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R Door damaged

RTear silencer outer skin coming apart

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

Slight binding on n/s/r brake

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,776 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,429 miles

advanced wear noted on rear brake pads,suggest replacement soon.

grease leaking from offside cv gaiter.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age-cracks noted on both rear tyres.

rear body-brace corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,912 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EPN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV51 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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