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ML51 BVE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,344 mi
Last recorded118,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 118,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 118,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all inner brake pads appear low

battery loose

hazzard switch a sticking

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

rear axle mount bushes worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,088 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 113,035 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 107,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,056 miles

Oil leak

egine stop light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

egine stop light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn

advise rear discs pitted

advise wipers worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,905 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise wipers worn

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

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

Oil leak

advise front discs corroded and pitted

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,630 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 79,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 79,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front discs worn

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,439 miles

both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated. offside rear tyre needs replacing soon

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,962 miles

advise o/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,610 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 46,610 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 BVE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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