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MK51 XGE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,575 mi
Last recorded109,575 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,575 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight(noisy) (2.5.A.3c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack - slight in parts and components. ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock on all brakes - passed on its own merit ) (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight (2.5.A.3c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack - slight in parts and components. ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock on all brakes - passed on its own merit ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play slight (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring poor condition

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,107 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,519 miles

centre brake lamp not working , unable to check if connected

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 52,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

small nail in '/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,182 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 XGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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MK51 XGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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