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MK51 UWF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,818 mi
Last recorded91,818 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,527 miles

n/s interior door handle broken,but functioning

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,136 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,794 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,961 miles

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,541 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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MK51 UWF 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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