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ML51 BVM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,925 mi
Last recorded63,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Suspect nearside drive shaft seal ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Suspect nearside drive shaft seal ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 62,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 60,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 59,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,746 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Gearbox oil leak suspect nearside driveshaft seal

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2014 58,746 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Gearbox oil leak suspect nearside driveshaft seal

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,242 miles

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

Rear numberplate characters faded

Slight fluid loss from gearbox (poss driveshaft seal)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 57,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear numberplate characters faded

Slight fluid loss from gearbox (poss driveshaft seal)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,308 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,292 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,705 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 51,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,670 miles

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

n/s/f driveshaft-gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,427 miles

off side drive shaft anti vibration damper loose † †

Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,158 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 BVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ML51 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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