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ML51 BSU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,704 mi
Last recorded111,704 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear non structural crossmember corroded away

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,974 miles

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

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

Rear BODY BRACE BAR CORRODED OFF

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,641 miles

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

advise movement in both front anti roll bar outer bushes

advise offside rear inner side light not working

advise rear cross brace corroded off

advise slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Oct 2014 101,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front brake judder

advise movement in both front anti roll bar outer bushes

advise offside rear inner side light not working

advise rear cross brace corroded off

advise slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear cross brace corroded off.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear cross brace corroded off.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,693 miles

Judder on front brakes, discs in poor condition.

Rear transverse brace corroded away.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Judder on front brakes, discs in poor condition.

Rear transverse brace corroded away.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,713 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,667 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,648 miles

Front discs will require replacement when pads are changed.

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 74,648 miles

Front discs will require replacement when pads are changed.

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 69,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 69,710 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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ML51 BSU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML51 BSU, 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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ML51 BSU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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