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AV51 FMD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FMD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,882 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant low

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 123,856 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear indicators slightly faded

ignition key return spring weak

offside windscreen wiper poor

rear bumper security suspect

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,719 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

Both windscreen wiper blades poor condition

Offside rear tyre pressure low

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,003 miles

Both front wheel rims damaged

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 101,999 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both front wheel rims damaged

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,439 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,558 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

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

offside rear wing/door accident damage

Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,556 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

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

offside rear wing/door accident damage

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear boot lid does not open

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,465 miles

three child seats fitted in the rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 9 Jul 2008 75,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre uneven wear and on limit

three child seats fitted in the rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,856 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,856 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FMD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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