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AV51 YYK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 112,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 112,810 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 84,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,724 miles

o/s/f drivers wheel hard to turn

Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f drivers wheel hard to turn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 51,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,469 miles

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

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 YYK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

AV51 YYK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AV51 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 YYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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