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AV51 YXR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox stabiliser worn

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 106,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox stabiliser worn

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,957 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,875 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,516 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,503 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,954 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 YXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

AV51 YXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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