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AV51 YWW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,271 mi
Last recorded165,271 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 165,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 165,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 156,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 156,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 152,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 152,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,252 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 148,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 143,616 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 138,658 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,607 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bell housing bolts missing

drive shaft housing bolts missing

front dics corroded

gear box mount bolt missing

starter bolt missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 111,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front dics corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,989 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,035 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 YWW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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