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ML51 BUP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,716 miles

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

Front antiroll bar bushes perished

Offside Front wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

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

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

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

Front antiroll bar bushes perished

Offside Front wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,365 miles

corrosion to rear floorpan lateral bar

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 86,365 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to rear floorpan lateral bar

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,449 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,142 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play at joint

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play at joint

Pass 11 May 2012 65,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,843 miles

Battery insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,843 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,842 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 BUP 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 64.3%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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