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MK51 AKG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 AKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 95,372 miles

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 Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,134 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,270 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,022 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,382 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,080 miles

engine movment

front reg plate split on corner

o/s and n/s rear tyres age crackes

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine movment

front reg plate split on corner

o/s and n/s rear tyres age crackes

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,947 miles

Battery insecure

rear blade torn

Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,947 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear blade torn

Pass 24 Nov 2005 36,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 34,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 34,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK51 AKG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK51 AKG, 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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MK51 AKG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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