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AV51 FMA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,153 mi
Last recorded200,153 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 200,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear light transverse cross member rusted - no structural problem

Fail 25 Aug 2021 200,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear light transverse cross member rusted - no structural problem

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 196,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear h/brake minimum effort

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear cross tie bar excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 196,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear h/brake minimum effort

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear cross tie bar excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 187,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened x tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

tailgate not open

Fail 10 Apr 2019 187,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened x tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate not open

Pass 11 Apr 2018 178,837 miles

tailgate not open

Fail 11 Apr 2018 178,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tailgate not open

Pass 6 Apr 2017 168,709 miles

Rear suspension tie bar coroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 168,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position tailgate not open for inspection of components (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension tie bar coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 158,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,179 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant resevoir cap missing

Fail 22 Mar 2014 128,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine coolant resevoir cap missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 114,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,698 miles

1. Nail in n/s front tyre. 2. Both front brake discs becoming worn and distorted.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bar corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,805 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,746 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 FMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 AV51 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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