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AV51 YWJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsr (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure nsf (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,161 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 45,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,995 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 YWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

AV51 YWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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