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MA51 WEW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,459 miles

Oil leak

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Underside corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Underside corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,498 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing ( 3mm )

Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing ( 3mm )

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,561 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever slightly insecure

tested wet

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever slightly insecure

tested wet

Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,510 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 89,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,229 miles

engine oil leaks

grease around n/s/f c.v. gaiter no leak

n/s/r tyre perished

tested wet

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,550 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limits needs changing now

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,548 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,636 miles

child seat fitted on n/s/r seat

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Sep 2009 78,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s window not working

rear n/s lense cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,917 miles

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre is perished

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,042 miles

Nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front seats back cannot be released

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long travel on handbrake

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA51 WEW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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