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MA51 XGE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 74,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,859 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,810 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2009 52,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,686 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,577 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 37,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGE, 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 MA51 XGE registered?

MA51 XGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is MA51 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 XGE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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