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AV51 FVP

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,941 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 125,941 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,272 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,893 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing around inner edge

both rear anti roll bar "d" bushes perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 104,893 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing around inner edge

both rear anti roll bar "d" bushes perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,839 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Oct 2009 77,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 72,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 FVP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

AV51 FVP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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