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MK51 YXX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 YXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,093 miles

bodywork damage eveident, o/s outer sill, door

handbrake lever lateral movement eveident

o/s rear tyre app limit

Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

bodywork damage eveident, o/s outer sill, door

handbrake lever lateral movement eveident

o/s rear tyre app limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,643 miles

n/s rear wheel trim missing

o/s front tyre on limit for wear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,643 miles

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

n/s rear wheel trim missing

o/s front tyre on limit for wear

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,890 miles

engine mounts worn generally

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

Fail 30 Jan 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mounts worn generally

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,992 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 73,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,763 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,529 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 YXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 MK51 YXX, 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 MK51 YXX registered?

MK51 YXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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