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ML51 EHS

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

movement felt in drivers seat frame/rails

rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2009 109,130 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 109,130 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut to n\s\r tyre sidewall

tyre size differant front to back

Fail 5 Dec 2007 102,767 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tyre size differant front to back

Pass 9 Dec 2006 94,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 94,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front brakes 19% imbalance

advise front suspension lowered so theres little clearance between wheels and inner wings

advise nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

advise underbody lighting in rear bumper insecure

advise underbody lighting secured to fuel lines brake lines and hand brake cable

Pass 28 Oct 2005 80,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Sep 2005 79,471 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 EHS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 ML51 EHS, 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 EHS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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