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AX51 AYJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre showing deteriation

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

Fail 19 Aug 2009 99,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre showing deteriation

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,738 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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AX51 AYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX51 AYJ, 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 AX51 AYJ registered?

AX51 AYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AX51 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 AYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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