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ML51 OAW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 126,113 miles

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

rear lteral bar corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

bolt on rear brace corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,727 miles

rear vibration bar corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,568 miles

rear axle support bracket starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,179 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 82,179 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2007 64,445 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (2mm on edges)

Slight gearbox oil leak-passenger side inner c.v. boot area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Approx.3-4,000 miles left on front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (2mm on edges)

Slight gearbox oil leak-passenger side inner c.v. boot area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,893 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OAW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAW, 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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What year was ML51 OAW registered?

ML51 OAW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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