MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise
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)
engine oil leak
gear oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise
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)
engine oil leak
gear oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
number plate broken at front
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and cracking
number plate broken at front
FRONT PLATE / DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT PLATE / DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT PLATE / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R BEARING / O/S/R FLEXI CORRODING / BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both front brake discs in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
nearside front tyre 3-4mm of tread approx
nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx on outer edge
slight surface cracking on rear tyres
stone chip in screen
timing belt change due at 72,000 miles or five years.
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pad linings low.
timing belt change due at 72,000 miles or five years.
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA51 VPE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MA51 VPE, 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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MA51 VPE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.
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