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AV51 FME

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt in poor condition

rear axle support bar incomplete

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,431 miles

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

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

Rear support bar missing

Fail 5 Jan 2022 74,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear support bar missing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,772 miles

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

Nearside washer not working

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,858 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

support bar in front of axle missing centre section

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

support bar in front of axle heavily corroded and middle part missing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,777 miles

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

support bar in front of axle corroded and mostly missing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,977 miles

rear axle bar badly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 52,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle bar badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,919 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel bearing noise when wheel rotated/spun

offside front ABS ring cracked

rear axle bar badly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,864 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres perished

support bar in front of rear azxle corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,864 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres perished

support bar in front of rear azxle corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,169 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/lipped

nearside rear wheel bearing noise when wheel is spun

Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs corroded/lipped

nearside rear wheel bearing noise when wheel is spun

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,601 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when wheel is spun

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,127 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 24,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 6,521 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 FME is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

AV51 FME is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AV51 FME safe to buy?

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