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ML51 OBU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,515 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 76,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,409 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,409 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,139 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,979 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 35,858 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

ML51 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is ML51 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 OBU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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