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ML51 ODE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 ODE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,675 miles

Offside Front c.v boot clip insecure

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front c.v boot clip insecure

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,113 miles

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

advise rear cross beam very badly rusted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 118,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear cross beam very badly rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,453 miles

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

advise o/s/f road wheel set back close to wheel arch .surgest wheel alignment check.

advise o/s/r tyre has damage to inside wall,at service limit for replacement

advise oil leak engine area

advise rear cross beam very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise oil leak engine area

advise rear cross beam very rusty

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

advise o/s/f road wheel set back close to wheel arch .surgest wheel alignment check.

advise o/s/r tyre has damage to inside wall,at service limit for replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,860 miles

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

Oil leak

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,335 miles

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

Oil leak

advise engine sounds in poor condition and engine cover insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,688 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 86,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,685 miles

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

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

n/s/rear door wont open

Fail 30 Jun 2006 77,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/rear door wont open

Pass 23 Jul 2005 70,063 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 ODE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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