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ML51 NDE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 NDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,655 miles

Engine light on

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,000 miles

engine management light present

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise/roughness

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

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

centre rear number plate slightly insecure

dampness of oil around power steering pump but no leaks found under load

Fail 7 Jan 2014 80,000 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear number plate slightly insecure

dampness of oil around power steering pump but no leaks found under load

engine management light present

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectivly

both rear tyres have light perishing

engine management light on

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectivly

both rear tyres have light perishing

engine management light on

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Pass 14 Jan 2012 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine mangement light on dash

n/s headlamp damaged but secure

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r position lamp inop

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

various scratches in windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine mangement light on dash

n/s headlamp damaged but secure

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r position lamp inop

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

various scratches in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,289 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,289 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,570 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 46,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NDE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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