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AV51 FNR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 135,507 miles

airbag light does not illuminate

nearside front abs ring cracked

rear additional axel support bar corroded

service light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,949 miles

air bag light does not illuminate

rear axle additional beam corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement twisted stabiliser bar (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light does not illuminate

rear axle additional beam corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 118,607 miles

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

engine light on

rear brace beam has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 118,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine light on

rear brace beam has corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,191 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2013 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,367 miles

engine management and airbag lights on

Fail 15 Aug 2012 104,366 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant low

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

engine management and airbag lights on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,669 miles

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

airbag light is on

engine managment light is on

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 95,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,490 miles

coolent level on min

Pass 23 Aug 2008 86,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,391 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkrod has slight movement

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,753 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 72,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 FNR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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