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AV51 FLN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,453 mi
Last recorded112,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,424 miles

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

Offside Front A B S Reluctor ring damaged and cracked.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 107,424 miles

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

Offside Front A B S Reluctor ring damaged and cracked.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,023 miles

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

High level stop lamp(s) not working

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp(s) not working

Offside Front A.B.S. Reluctor ring damaged/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency low - 20%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,022 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp(s) not working

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp(s) not working

Offside Front A.B.S. Reluctor ring damaged/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency low - 20%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,060 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 100,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,672 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage @ sidewall.

Rear stabilizer bar slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage @ sidewall.

Rear stabilizer bar slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,386 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,386 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,079 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,438 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,438 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2010 75,950 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 67,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,505 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,046 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 FLN 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 58.3%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

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

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