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AV51 FWW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,631 mi
Last recorded87,631 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat pivot between back rest and base worn

front antiroll bar mounting bushes cracking

ns / os sill panel drain hole gromits missing

os sill panel damaged at rear

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 85,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat pivot between back rest and base worn

front antiroll bar mounting bushes cracking

ns / os sill panel drain hole gromits missing

os sill panel damaged at rear

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,535 miles

Nearside Front sill dented

Nearside Front tyre starting to step inner / slight feathering outer edges

Nearside Rear brake lag-21%

Nearside wiper poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight wear edges

rear engine mount/steady bar separating/weak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,535 miles

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

Nearside Front sill dented

Nearside Front tyre starting to step inner / slight feathering outer edges

Nearside Rear brake lag-21%

Nearside wiper poor

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight wear edges

rear engine mount/steady bar separating/weak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,815 miles

n/s/r brake lag-27%

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

front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

front tyres wear edges/just starting to lose shape

n/s/r tyre losing shape/wear inner edge

rear engine mount/steady bar rubber split

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,659 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

n/s/f sill dented

o/s/f brake lag-22%

Fail 16 Oct 2014 79,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

n/s/f sill dented

o/s/f brake lag-22%

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,174 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear inner edge

n/s/f sill dented

n/s/r brake lag

wipers poor/judder

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,408 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp adjuster broken/temporary repair

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,408 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s headlamp adjuster broken/temporary repair

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,720 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,720 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front panel dented/headlamps not fully secured at bottom

front tyres worn on edges,pressures appear low

o/s/r tyre losing shape

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,961 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front panel dented/headlamps not fully secured at bottom

front tyres worn on edges,pressures appear low

o/s/r tyre losing shape

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,454 miles

brace across rear axel mounts, rusting away advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brace bar heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

additional hi-level stop lamp not working,unsure if connected

front registration plate damaged

nearside sill damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 40,875 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hi-level stop lamp not working,unsure if connected

nearside sill damaged

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 FWW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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