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MA51 XRY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XRY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,186 miles

Battery insecure

Front Fog lights inop

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,563 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

noise from engine(cambelt area)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,563 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

noise from engine(cambelt area)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,751 miles

Coolant leak

f/o/s tyre wearing out off shape

water pump appears noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

f/o/s tyre wearing out off shape

water pump appears noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,453 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Aug 2006 60,266 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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MA51 XRY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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