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AV51 YTO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,868 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

power steering fluid level near minimum-advise top up.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,117 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,928 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r door not opening fron inside

rear doors not opening from out side

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r door not opening fron inside

rear doors not opening from out side

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,728 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear passenger doors not opening from outside

Pass 3 May 2006 33,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 33,071 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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 YTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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